Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 56.68% where 2,134 students out of 3,765 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, Florida Gulf Coast University has the most highest graduation rate of 58.53%, while The University of West Florida has the lowest rate of 53.06%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of West Florida | 53.06% (44.77% / 60.06%) | 676 (261 / 415) |
1,274 (583 / 691) |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 58.53% (54.72% / 61.45%) | 1,458 (591 / 867) |
2,491 (1,080 / 1,411) |
| Chipola College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Florida SouthWestern State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Northwest Florida State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Tallahassee Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 56.68% (51.23% / 60.99%) |
2,134 (852 / 1,282) |
3,765 (1,663 / 2,102) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 9.61% where 362 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,765 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, The University of West Florida has the lowest transfer-out rate of 8.48%, while Florida Gulf Coast University has the highest rate of 10.20% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of West Florida | 8.48% (9.95% / 7.24%) | 108 (58 / 50) | 1,274 (583 / 691) |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 10.20% (8.98% / 11.13%) | 254 (97 / 157) | 2,491 (1,080 / 1,411) |
| Chipola College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Florida SouthWestern State College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Northwest Florida State College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Tallahassee Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 9.61% (9.32% / 9.85%) | 362 (155 / 207) |
3,765 (1,663 / 2,102) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 83.00% for full-time students and 64.00% 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, The University of West Florida has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Florida Gulf Coast University has the lowest rate of 81%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| The University of West Florida | 85% | 58% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 81% | 70% |
| Chipola College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Northwest Florida State College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Tallahassee Community College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 83.00% | 64.00% |