Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.65% where 3,032 students out of 5,651 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, University of Idaho has the most highest graduation rate of 61.10%, while Lewis-Clark State College has the lowest rate of 33.24%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | 59.68% (55.30% / 63.21%) | 1,504 (621 / 883) |
2,520 (1,123 / 1,397) |
| Idaho State University | 36.14% (32.73% / 38.76%) | 412 (162 / 250) |
1,140 (495 / 645) |
| University of Idaho | 61.10% (56.22% / 65.86%) | 996 (452 / 544) |
1,630 (804 / 826) |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 33.24% (30.95% / 34.47%) | 120 (39 / 81) |
361 (126 / 235) |
| College of Southern Idaho | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 53.65% (50.00% / 56.65%) |
3,032 (1,274 / 1,758) |
5,651 (2,548 / 3,103) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 20.33% where 1,149 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,651 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, Boise State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 17.02%, while Lewis-Clark State College has the highest rate of 34.07% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | 17.02% (16.38% / 17.54%) | 429 (184 / 245) | 2,520 (1,123 / 1,397) |
| Idaho State University | 24.04% (21.41% / 26.05%) | 274 (106 / 168) | 1,140 (495 / 645) |
| University of Idaho | 19.82% (18.66% / 20.94%) | 323 (150 / 173) | 1,630 (804 / 826) |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 34.07% (29.37% / 36.60%) | 123 (37 / 86) | 361 (126 / 235) |
| College of Southern Idaho | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 20.33% (18.72% / 21.66%) | 1,149 (477 / 672) |
5,651 (2,548 / 3,103) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.75% for full-time students and 35.75% 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, Boise State University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Lewis-Clark State College has the lowest rate of 63%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | 79% | 46% |
| Idaho State University | 71% | 29% |
| University of Idaho | 74% | 38% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 63% | 30% |
| College of Southern Idaho | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 71.75% | 35.75% |