District Of Columbia Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of District of Columbia colleges is 31.20%. The average transfer-out rate is 5.50% and retention rate is 60.10% for full-time students and 40.18% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 31.20% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5.50% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 60.10%/40.18% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of District of Columbia colleges is 31.20%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 25.96% | 11.00% | 28.20% |
| 2-4 Years | 61.67% | 0.00% | 61.67% |
| Less than 2 Years | 38.50% | 0.00% | 38.50% |
| Average | 31.20% | 11.00% | 33.44% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of District of Columbia colleges is 5.50%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 6.06% | 2.67% | 6.73% |
| 2-4 Years | 10.00% | 0.00% | 10.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.75% | 0.00% | 0.75% |
| Average | 5.50% | 2.67% | 5.90% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of District of Columbia colleges is 60.10% for full-time students and 40.18% 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) | 64.47% | 38.17% | 34.00% | 19.50% | 69.15% | 41.90% |
| 2-4 Years | 59.00% | 75.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 59.00% | 75.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 44.25% | 37.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 44.25% | 37.50% |
| Average | 60.10% | 40.18% | 34.00% | 19.50% | 62.84% | 42.93% |