Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 78.15% where 10,908 students out of 13,957 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, Texas A & M University-College Station has the most highest graduation rate of 83.54%, 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) |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | 83.54% (80.05% / 87.15%) | 7,481 (3,648 / 3,833) |
8,955 (4,557 / 4,398) |
| Average | 78.15% (75.44% / 80.64%) |
10,908 (5,035 / 5,873) |
13,957 (6,674 / 7,283) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 9.49% where 850 students have transferred out from schools out of 8,955 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.
| 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) |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | 9.49% (12.55% / 6.32%) | 850 (572 / 278) | 8,955 (4,557 / 4,398) |
| Average | 9.49% (12.55% / 6.32%) | 850 (572 / 278) |
8,955 (4,557 / 4,398) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 90.00% for full-time students and 66.00% 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, Texas A & M University-College Station has the most highest retention rate of 95%, while University of Kentucky has the lowest rate of 85%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | 85% | 40% |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | 95% | 92% |
| Average | 90.00% | 66.00% |