Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 53.45% where 2,903 students out of 5,431 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, Winona State University has the most highest graduation rate of 60.47%, while Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest rate of 40.79%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | 49.94% (43.57% / 55.88%) | 394 (166 / 228) |
789 (381 / 408) |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 52.58% (51.35% / 53.50%) | 1,274 (533 / 741) |
2,423 (1,038 / 1,385) |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 53.33% (50.00% / 57.32%) | 96 (49 / 47) |
180 (98 / 82) |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 40.79% (35.11% / 45.85%) | 195 (79 / 116) |
478 (225 / 253) |
| Winona State University | 60.47% (54.25% / 63.36%) | 944 (268 / 676) |
1,561 (494 / 1,067) |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 53.45% (48.97% / 56.59%) |
2,903 (1,095 / 1,808) |
5,431 (2,236 / 3,195) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 31.12% where 1,690 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,431 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, Winona State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 30.24%, while Bemidji State University has the highest rate of 32.83% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | 32.83% (31.23% / 34.31%) | 259 (119 / 140) | 789 (381 / 408) |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 31.12% (25.82% / 35.09%) | 754 (268 / 486) | 2,423 (1,038 / 1,385) |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 32.22% (35.71% / 28.05%) | 58 (35 / 23) | 180 (98 / 82) |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 30.75% (29.78% / 31.62%) | 147 (67 / 80) | 478 (225 / 253) |
| Winona State University | 30.24% (28.54% / 31.02%) | 472 (141 / 331) | 1,561 (494 / 1,067) |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 31.12% (28.18% / 33.18%) | 1,690 (630 / 1,060) |
5,431 (2,236 / 3,195) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 70.33% for full-time students and 39.20% 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, Minnesota State University-Mankato has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has the lowest rate of 61%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | 71% | - |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 76% | 56% |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 71% | 40% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 67% | 38% |
| Winona State University | 76% | 25% |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | 61% | 37% |
| Average | 70.33% | 39.20% |