Iowa Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of Iowa colleges is 48.25%. The average transfer-out rate is 9.14% and retention rate is 69.70% for full-time students and 36.79% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48.25% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9.14% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 69.70%/36.79% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Iowa colleges is 48.25%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 46.93% | 27.25% | 51.19% |
| 2-4 Years | 45.44% | 46.50% | 44.70% |
| Less than 2 Years | 69.38% | 0.00% | 69.38% |
| Average | 48.25% | 40.08% | 51.13% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of Iowa colleges is 9.14%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 13.23% | 7.25% | 15.41% |
| 2-4 Years | 7.36% | 13.33% | 0.46% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Average | 9.14% | 11.22% | 8.02% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of Iowa colleges is 69.70% for full-time students and 36.79% 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) | 65.49% | 35.39% | 45.00% | 32.25% | 71.14% | 37.90% |
| 2-4 Years | 70.73% | 35.21% | 63.88% | 40.63% | 75.95% | 24.38% |
| Less than 2 Years | 89.33% | 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 89.33% | 100.00% |
| Average | 69.70% | 36.79% | 57.58% | 37.83% | 74.89% | 35.47% |