Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 71.82% where 5,304 students out of 7,385 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, San Diego State University has the most highest graduation rate of 78.01%, while Sonoma State University has the lowest rate of 59.70%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | 78.01% (72.15% / 82.82%) | 3,754 (1,565 / 2,189) |
4,812 (2,169 / 2,643) |
| Sonoma State University | 59.70% (54.65% / 62.36%) | 1,059 (335 / 724) |
1,774 (613 / 1,161) |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | 61.45% (55.64% / 64.50%) | 491 (153 / 338) |
799 (275 / 524) |
| Skyline College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Solano Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 71.82% (67.16% / 75.12%) |
5,304 (2,053 / 3,251) |
7,385 (3,057 / 4,328) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 3.48% where 257 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,385 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, San Diego State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1.91%, while Sonoma State University has the highest rate of 6.54% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | 1.91% (1.80% / 2.01%) | 92 (39 / 53) | 4,812 (2,169 / 2,643) |
| Sonoma State University | 6.54% (4.57% / 7.58%) | 116 (28 / 88) | 1,774 (613 / 1,161) |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | 6.13% (3.64% / 7.44%) | 49 (10 / 39) | 799 (275 / 524) |
| Skyline 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. | ||
| Average | 3.48% (2.52% / 4.16%) | 257 (77 / 180) |
7,385 (3,057 / 4,328) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 81.33% for full-time students and 49.00% 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, San Diego State University has the most highest retention rate of 89%, while Sonoma State University has the lowest rate of 76%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | 89% | 58% |
| Sonoma State University | 76% | 47% |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | 79% | 42% |
| Skyline College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Solano Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 81.33% | 49.00% |