Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 47.75% where 2,717 students out of 5,690 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, The University of Texas at Arlington has the most highest graduation rate of 53.48%, while Texas A&M University-San Antonio has the lowest rate of 31.40%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 42.73% (34.54% / 49.82%) | 432 (162 / 270) |
1,011 (469 / 542) |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 53.48% (50.21% / 56.67%) | 1,546 (718 / 828) |
2,891 (1,430 / 1,461) |
| West Texas A & M University | 45.02% (39.93% / 48.86%) | 587 (224 / 363) |
1,304 (561 / 743) |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 31.40% (24.47% / 35.81%) | 152 (46 / 106) |
484 (188 / 296) |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 47.75% (43.43% / 51.51%) |
2,717 (1,150 / 1,567) |
5,690 (2,648 / 3,042) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.86% where 1,642 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,690 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, The University of Texas at Arlington has the lowest transfer-out rate of 27.19%, while West Texas A & M University has the highest rate of 31.98% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 28.68% (31.13% / 26.57%) | 290 (146 / 144) | 1,011 (469 / 542) |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 27.19% (26.43% / 27.93%) | 786 (378 / 408) | 2,891 (1,430 / 1,461) |
| West Texas A & M University | 31.98% (31.73% / 32.17%) | 417 (178 / 239) | 1,304 (561 / 743) |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 30.79% (26.06% / 33.78%) | 149 (49 / 100) | 484 (188 / 296) |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 28.86% (28.36% / 29.29%) | 1,642 (751 / 891) |
5,690 (2,648 / 3,042) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 69.75% for full-time students and 36.75% 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, The University of Texas at Arlington has the most highest retention rate of 74%, while Texas A & M University-Commerce has the lowest rate of 65%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 65% | 40% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 74% | 30% |
| West Texas A & M University | 68% | 46% |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 72% | 31% |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 69.75% | 36.75% |