Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 44.44% where 692 students out of 1,557 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 Mesa University has the most highest graduation rate of 47.75%, 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 Mesa University | 47.75% (39.24% / 54.37%) | 573 (206 / 367) |
1,200 (525 / 675) |
| Arapahoe Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Red Rocks Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Colorado State University Global | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 44.44% (35.86% / 51.46%) |
692 (251 / 441) |
1,557 (700 / 857) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 30.89% where 481 students have transferred out from schools out of 1,557 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 Mesa University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 27.50%, 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 Mesa University | 27.50% (29.33% / 26.07%) | 330 (154 / 176) | 1,200 (525 / 675) |
| Arapahoe Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Red Rocks Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Colorado State University Global | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 30.89% (33.86% / 28.47%) | 481 (237 / 244) |
1,557 (700 / 857) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 63.00% for full-time students and 31.25% 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, Red Rocks Community College has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while Colorado State University Global has the lowest rate of 33%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | 57% | 33% |
| Colorado Mesa University | 76% | 29% |
| Arapahoe Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Red Rocks Community College | 86% | 40% |
| Colorado State University Global | 33% | 23% |
| Average | 63.00% | 31.25% |