Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 50.64% where 1,469 students out of 2,901 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, Minnesota State University-Mankato has the most highest graduation rate of 52.58%, while Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest rate of 40.79%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 52.58% (51.35% / 53.50%) | 1,274 (533 / 741) |
2,423 (1,038 / 1,385) |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 40.79% (35.11% / 45.85%) | 195 (79 / 116) |
478 (225 / 253) |
| Average | 50.64% (48.46% / 52.32%) |
1,469 (612 / 857) |
2,901 (1,263 / 1,638) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 31.06% where 901 students have transferred out from schools out of 2,901 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, Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 30.75%, while Minnesota State University-Mankato has the highest rate of 31.12% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 31.12% (25.82% / 35.09%) | 754 (268 / 486) | 2,423 (1,038 / 1,385) |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 30.75% (29.78% / 31.62%) | 147 (67 / 80) | 478 (225 / 253) |
| Average | 31.06% (26.52% / 34.55%) | 901 (335 / 566) |
2,901 (1,263 / 1,638) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 71.50% for full-time students and 47.00% 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, Minnesota State University-Mankato has the most highest retention rate of 76%, while Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest rate of 67%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 76% | 56% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 67% | 38% |
| Average | 71.50% | 47.00% |