Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 58.27% where 4,207 students out of 7,220 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 Adams State University has the lowest rate of 33.33%.
| 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) |
| Colorado Mesa University | 47.75% (39.24% / 54.37%) | 573 (206 / 367) |
1,200 (525 / 675) |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 35.05% (30.69% / 39.32%) | 286 (124 / 162) |
816 (404 / 412) |
| Arapahoe Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 58.27% (53.49% / 62.13%) |
4,207 (1,726 / 2,481) |
7,220 (3,227 / 3,993) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.52% where 1,554 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,220 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) |
| Colorado Mesa University | 27.50% (29.33% / 26.07%) | 330 (154 / 176) | 1,200 (525 / 675) |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 24.39% (23.51% / 25.24%) | 199 (95 / 104) | 816 (404 / 412) |
| Arapahoe Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 21.52% (21.97% / 21.16%) | 1,554 (709 / 845) |
7,220 (3,227 / 3,993) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.25% for full-time students and 39.25% 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% |
| Colorado Mesa University | 76% | 29% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 62% | 28% |
| Arapahoe Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 70.25% | 39.25% |