Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 56.73% where 1,442 students out of 2,542 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 The University of West Florida has the lowest rate of 53.06%.
| 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) |
| The University of West Florida | 53.06% (44.77% / 60.06%) | 676 (261 / 415) |
1,274 (583 / 691) |
| College of Central Florida | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| The College of the Florida Keys | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| North Florida College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Northwest Florida State College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 56.73% (47.77% / 62.85%) |
1,442 (493 / 949) |
2,542 (1,032 / 1,510) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 14.08% where 358 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,542 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 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) |
| The University of West Florida | 8.48% (9.95% / 7.24%) | 108 (58 / 50) | 1,274 (583 / 691) |
| College of Central Florida | 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. | ||
| North Florida 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. | ||
| Average | 14.08% (15.21% / 13.31%) | 358 (157 / 201) |
2,542 (1,032 / 1,510) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 87.50% for full-time students and 59.50% 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 The University of West Florida has the lowest rate of 85%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 90% | 61% |
| The University of West Florida | 85% | 58% |
| College of Central Florida | No retention information available at the school. | |
| The College of the Florida Keys | No retention information available at the school. | |
| North Florida College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Northwest Florida State College | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 87.50% | 59.50% |