Illinois Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of Illinois colleges is 37.98%. The average transfer-out rate is 7.49% and retention rate is 63.86% for full-time students and 42.58% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 37.98% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7.49% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 63.86%/42.58% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Illinois colleges is 37.98%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 29.02% | 41.71% | 27.37% |
| 2-4 Years | 34.54% | 38.67% | 27.28% |
| Less than 2 Years | 51.53% | 78.50% | 50.99% |
| Average | 37.98% | 40.49% | 37.27% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of Illinois colleges is 7.49%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 9.64% | 22.71% | 8.56% |
| 2-4 Years | 14.59% | 17.90% | 6.91% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.41% |
| Average | 7.49% | 17.87% | 4.47% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of Illinois colleges is 63.86% for full-time students and 42.58% 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) | 62.80% | 31.04% | 70.17% | 41.25% | 61.55% | 28.31% |
| 2-4 Years | 60.96% | 40.10% | 65.16% | 48.18% | 53.61% | 11.79% |
| Less than 2 Years | 67.53% | 55.30% | 95.00% | 0.00% | 66.87% | 55.30% |
| Average | 63.86% | 42.58% | 67.06% | 46.82% | 62.75% | 40.47% |