Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 59.69% where 4,061 students out of 6,804 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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs has the lowest rate of 42.51%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 42.51% (40.23% / 44.70%) | 832 (385 / 447) |
1,957 (957 / 1,000) |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 66.62% (63.64% / 68.94%) | 3,229 (1,351 / 1,878) |
4,847 (2,123 / 2,724) |
| Average | 59.69% (56.36% / 62.43%) |
4,061 (1,736 / 2,325) |
6,804 (3,080 / 3,724) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 18.46% where 1,256 students have transferred out from schools out of 6,804 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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs has the highest rate of 19.52% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 19.52% (17.24% / 21.70%) | 382 (165 / 217) | 1,957 (957 / 1,000) |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 18.03% (17.76% / 18.25%) | 874 (377 / 497) | 4,847 (2,123 / 2,724) |
| Average | 18.46% (17.60% / 19.17%) | 1,256 (542 / 714) |
6,804 (3,080 / 3,724) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 76.50% for full-time students and 58.00% 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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 67% | 49% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 86% | 67% |
| Average | 76.50% | 58.00% |