Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 51.51% where 4,890 students out of 9,494 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 28.98% (23.95% / 33.90%) | 543 (222 / 321) |
1,874 (927 / 947) |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 35.05% (30.69% / 39.32%) | 286 (124 / 162) |
816 (404 / 412) |
| Community College of Denver | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 51.51% (47.20% / 55.24%) |
4,890 (2,082 / 2,808) |
9,494 (4,411 / 5,083) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 21.09% where 2,002 students have transferred out from schools out of 9,494 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver has the highest rate of 29.19% (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) |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 29.19% (28.05% / 30.31%) | 547 (260 / 287) | 1,874 (927 / 947) |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 24.39% (23.51% / 25.24%) | 199 (95 / 104) | 816 (404 / 412) |
| Community College of Denver | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 21.09% (20.34% / 21.74%) | 2,002 (897 / 1,105) |
9,494 (4,411 / 5,083) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.50% for full-time students and 46.75% 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 Colorado State University Pueblo has the lowest rate of 62%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 67% | 49% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 86% | 67% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 63% | 43% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | 62% | 28% |
| Community College of Denver | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 69.50% | 46.75% |