Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.59% where 3,753 students out of 6,405 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is calculated as the total number of completers within 150% of normal time (for example, 6 years for 4 years BS program)
divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
The following table compares the graduation rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico has the most highest graduation rate of 64.18%, while California State University-Sacramento has the lowest rate of 54.46%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | 64.18% (60.23% / 67.37%) | 1,749 (733 / 1,016) |
2,725 (1,217 / 1,508) |
| California State University-Sacramento | 54.46% (47.60% / 59.53%) | 2,004 (745 / 1,259) |
3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| MiraCosta College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Santa Ana College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 58.59% (53.13% / 62.79%) |
3,753 (1,478 / 2,275) |
6,405 (2,782 / 3,623) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 3.33% where 213 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,405 graduation candidates. The transfer-out rate is calculated as the number of transfer-out students divided by total number of graduation candidates. The following table compares the transfer-out rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Sacramento has the lowest transfer-out rate of 3.02%, while California State University-Chico has the highest rate of 3.74% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | 3.74% (2.96% / 4.38%) | 102 (36 / 66) | 2,725 (1,217 / 1,508) |
| California State University-Sacramento | 3.02% (2.24% / 3.59%) | 111 (35 / 76) | 3,680 (1,565 / 2,115) |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| MiraCosta College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Santa Ana College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 3.33% (2.55% / 3.92%) | 213 (71 / 142) |
6,405 (2,782 / 3,623) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 81.33% for full-time students and 45.50% for part-time students. Retention rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who continue at that school the next year (Sophomore year). The following table compares the retention rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, MiraCosta College has the most highest retention rate of 84%, while California State University-Chico has the lowest rate of 80%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | 80% | 38% | |
| California State University-Sacramento | 80% | 53% | |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| MiraCosta College | 84% | - | |
| Santa Ana College | No retention information available at the school. | ||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Average | 81.33% | 45.50% | |