Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.13% where 1,988 students out of 3,742 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, Maine Maritime Academy has the most highest graduation rate of 66.39%, while University of Southern Maine has the lowest rate of 41.72%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Farmington | 53.33% (51.61% / 54.29%) | 232 (80 / 152) |
435 (155 / 280) |
| University of Maine | 55.49% (53.61% / 57.61%) | 1,274 (653 / 621) |
2,296 (1,218 / 1,078) |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 66.39% (63.68% / 79.07%) | 162 (128 / 34) |
244 (201 / 43) |
| University of Southern Maine | 41.72% (37.01% / 44.88%) | 320 (114 / 206) |
767 (308 / 459) |
| University of Maine at Machias | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 53.13% (51.81% / 54.46%) |
1,988 (975 / 1,013) |
3,742 (1,882 / 1,860) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 27.45% where 1,027 students have transferred out from schools out of 3,742 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, Maine Maritime Academy has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6.15%, while University of Southern Maine has the highest rate of 29.60% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Farmington | 26.44% (21.94% / 28.93%) | 115 (34 / 81) | 435 (155 / 280) |
| University of Maine | 29.18% (28.49% / 29.96%) | 670 (347 / 323) | 2,296 (1,218 / 1,078) |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 6.15% (6.97% / 2.33%) | 15 (14 / 1) | 244 (201 / 43) |
| University of Southern Maine | 29.60% (31.17% / 28.54%) | 227 (96 / 131) | 767 (308 / 459) |
| University of Maine at Machias | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 27.45% (26.09% / 28.82%) | 1,027 (491 / 536) |
3,742 (1,882 / 1,860) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 74.75% for full-time students and 45.33% 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, Maine Maritime Academy has the most highest retention rate of 86%, while University of Southern Maine has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Farmington | 71% | 50% | |
| University of Maine | 75% | 33% | |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 86% | - | |
| University of Southern Maine | 67% | 53% | |
| University of Maine at Machias | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Average | 74.75% | 45.33% | |