Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 46.02% where 3,413 students out of 7,416 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, Georgia Southern University has the most highest graduation rate of 53.57%, while Middle Georgia State University has the lowest rate of 27.96%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley State University | 45.55% (33.33% / 53.51%) | 225 (65 / 160) |
494 (195 / 299) |
| Georgia Southern University | 53.57% (48.64% / 57.90%) | 2,241 (951 / 1,290) |
4,183 (1,955 / 2,228) |
| Savannah State University | 28.36% (23.59% / 31.19%) | 352 (109 / 243) |
1,241 (462 / 779) |
| Augusta University | 50.06% (48.14% / 51.20%) | 399 (142 / 257) |
797 (295 / 502) |
| Middle Georgia State University | 27.96% (26.07% / 29.40%) | 196 (79 / 117) |
701 (303 / 398) |
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | No completers information available at the school. | ||
| Average | 46.02% (41.93% / 49.14%) |
3,413 (1,346 / 2,067) |
7,416 (3,210 / 4,206) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 29.29% where 2,172 students have transferred out from schools out of 7,416 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, Fort Valley State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23.68%, while Middle Georgia State University has the highest rate of 38.80% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley State University | 23.68% (26.67% / 21.74%) | 117 (52 / 65) | 494 (195 / 299) |
| Georgia Southern University | 25.84% (26.50% / 25.27%) | 1,081 (518 / 563) | 4,183 (1,955 / 2,228) |
| Savannah State University | 36.99% (33.12% / 39.28%) | 459 (153 / 306) | 1,241 (462 / 779) |
| Augusta University | 30.49% (29.49% / 31.08%) | 243 (87 / 156) | 797 (295 / 502) |
| Middle Georgia State University | 38.80% (36.30% / 40.70%) | 272 (110 / 162) | 701 (303 / 398) |
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | No transfer-out information available at the school or no students transferred out. | ||
| Average | 29.29% (28.66% / 29.77%) | 2,172 (920 / 1,252) |
7,416 (3,210 / 4,206) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.20% for full-time students and 36.80% 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, Augusta University has the most highest retention rate of 73%, while Middle Georgia State University has the lowest rate of 61%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley State University | 67% | 42% |
| Georgia Southern University | 72% | 52% |
| Savannah State University | 68% | 17% |
| Augusta University | 73% | 38% |
| Middle Georgia State University | 61% | 35% |
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | No retention information available at the school. | |
| Average | 68.20% | 36.80% |