Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 69.21% where 7,238 students out of 10,458 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, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the most highest graduation rate of 69.85%, while University of Kentucky has the lowest rate of 68.51%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | 68.51% (65.52% / 70.71%) | 3,427 (1,387 / 2,040) |
5,002 (2,117 / 2,885) |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 69.85% (64.99% / 73.67%) | 3,811 (1,559 / 2,252) |
5,456 (2,399 / 3,057) |
| Average | 69.21% (65.23% / 72.23%) |
7,238 (2,946 / 4,292) |
10,458 (4,516 / 5,942) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
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| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 5,002 (2,117 / 2,885) |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) | 5,456 (2,399 / 3,057) |
| Average | 0.00% (0.00% / 0.00%) | 0 (0 / 0) |
0 (0 / 0) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 84.50% for full-time students and 45.00% 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, University of Kentucky has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the lowest rate of 84%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | 85% | 40% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 84% | 50% |
| Average | 84.50% | 45.00% |