Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 59.16% where 2,224 students out of 3,759 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 Agricultural and Mechanical University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.41%, while Florida Gulf Coast University has the lowest rate of 58.53%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 60.41% (51.67% / 65.20%) | 766 (232 / 534) |
1,268 (449 / 819) |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 58.53% (54.72% / 61.45%) | 1,458 (591 / 867) |
2,491 (1,080 / 1,411) |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| The College of the Florida Keys | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Indian River State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Lake-Sumter State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 59.16% (53.83% / 62.83%) |
2,224 (823 / 1,401) |
3,759 (1,529 / 2,230) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 13.41% where 504 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,759 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, Florida Gulf Coast University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 10.20%, while Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has the highest rate of 19.72% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 19.72% (22.05% / 18.44%) | 250 (99 / 151) | 1,268 (449 / 819) |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 10.20% (8.98% / 11.13%) | 254 (97 / 157) | 2,491 (1,080 / 1,411) |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| The College of the Florida Keys | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Indian River State College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Lake-Sumter State College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 13.41% (12.82% / 13.81%) | 504 (196 / 308) |
3,759 (1,529 / 2,230) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 85.50% for full-time students and 65.50% 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, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has the most highest retention rate of 90%, while Florida Gulf Coast University has the lowest rate of 81%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 90% | 61% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 81% | 70% |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| The College of the Florida Keys | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Indian River State College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Lake-Sumter State College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 85.50% | 65.50% |