Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 52.70% where 5,289 students out of 10,036 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, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the most highest graduation rate of 66.62%, while Metropolitan State University of Denver has the lowest rate of 28.98%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | 33.33% (25.71% / 40.66%) | 119 (45 / 74) |
357 (175 / 182) |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 66.62% (63.64% / 68.94%) | 3,229 (1,351 / 1,878) |
4,847 (2,123 / 2,724) |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 28.98% (23.95% / 33.90%) | 543 (222 / 321) |
1,874 (927 / 947) |
| University of Northern Colorado | 51.91% (46.07% / 55.15%) | 1,112 (352 / 760) |
2,142 (764 / 1,378) |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 35.05% (30.69% / 39.32%) | 286 (124 / 162) |
816 (404 / 412) |
| Red Rocks Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 52.70% (47.67% / 56.62%) |
5,289 (2,094 / 3,195) |
10,036 (4,393 / 5,643) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 24.26% where 2,435 students have transferred out from schools out of 10,036 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, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the lowest transfer-out rate of 18.03%, while Adams State University has the highest rate of 42.30% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | 42.30% (47.43% / 37.36%) | 151 (83 / 68) | 357 (175 / 182) |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 18.03% (17.76% / 18.25%) | 874 (377 / 497) | 4,847 (2,123 / 2,724) |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 29.19% (28.05% / 30.31%) | 547 (260 / 287) | 1,874 (927 / 947) |
| University of Northern Colorado | 31.00% (29.32% / 31.93%) | 664 (224 / 440) | 2,142 (764 / 1,378) |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 24.39% (23.51% / 25.24%) | 199 (95 / 104) | 816 (404 / 412) |
| Red Rocks Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 24.26% (23.65% / 24.74%) | 2,435 (1,039 / 1,396) |
10,036 (4,393 / 5,643) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.50% for full-time students and 40.00% 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, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while Adams State University has the lowest rate of 57%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | 57% | 33% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 86% | 67% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 63% | 43% |
| University of Northern Colorado | 75% | 29% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 62% | 28% |
| Red Rocks Community College | 86% | 40% |
| Average | 71.50% | 40.00% |