Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.76% where 1,643 students out of 3,056 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, Sonoma State University has the most highest graduation rate of 59.70%, while California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has the lowest rate of 45.55%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 45.55% (38.25% / 51.02%) | 584 (210 / 374) |
1,282 (549 / 733) |
| Sonoma State University | 59.70% (54.65% / 62.36%) | 1,059 (335 / 724) |
1,774 (613 / 1,161) |
| Modesto Junior College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Solano Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 53.76% (46.90% / 57.97%) |
1,643 (545 / 1,098) |
3,056 (1,162 / 1,894) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 7.59% where 232 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,056 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, Sonoma State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6.54%, while California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has the highest rate of 9.05% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 9.05% (8.56% / 9.41%) | 116 (47 / 69) | 1,282 (549 / 733) |
| Sonoma State University | 6.54% (4.57% / 7.58%) | 116 (28 / 88) | 1,774 (613 / 1,161) |
| Modesto Junior College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Solano Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 7.59% (6.45% / 8.29%) | 232 (75 / 157) |
3,056 (1,162 / 1,894) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 75.00% for full-time students and 53.50% 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, Sonoma State University has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has the lowest rate of 74%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 74% | 60% |
| Sonoma State University | 76% | 47% |
| Modesto Junior College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Solano Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 75.00% | 53.50% |