California Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of California colleges is 41.67%. The average transfer-out rate is 3.79% and retention rate is 68.41% for full-time students and 41.04% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 41.67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3.79% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 68.41%/41.04% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of California colleges is 41.67%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 32.07% | 42.19% | 30.03% |
| 2-4 Years | 39.99% | 32.49% | 48.48% |
| Less than 2 Years | 57.34% | 56.28% | 57.42% |
| Average | 41.67% | 37.66% | 42.91% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of California colleges is 3.79%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 5.13% | 4.85% | 5.20% |
| 2-4 Years | 6.55% | 8.29% | 3.13% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.27% | 0.50% | 0.25% |
| Average | 3.79% | 6.54% | 2.75% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of California colleges is 68.41% for full-time students and 41.04% for part-time students. Next table and chart illustrate the retention rate for both full-time and part-time students by school type, levels, and attendance status.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | |
| 4 Years (or high) | 60.40% | 33.97% | 79.20% | 50.62% | 56.44% | 28.65% |
| 2-4 Years | 67.35% | 40.39% | 65.71% | 38.59% | 68.95% | 46.19% |
| Less than 2 Years | 77.45% | 52.57% | 75.00% | 57.50% | 77.61% | 52.16% |
| Average | 68.41% | 41.04% | 70.06% | 42.81% | 67.92% | 40.00% |