Massachusetts Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of Massachusetts colleges is 43.72%. The average transfer-out rate is 7.03% and retention rate is 67.99% for full-time students and 43.85% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 43.72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7.03% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 67.99%/43.85% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Massachusetts colleges is 43.72%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 46.76% | 49.00% | 46.36% |
| 2-4 Years | 25.04% | 22.73% | 28.18% |
| Less than 2 Years | 46.53% | 73.42% | 39.66% |
| Average | 43.72% | 46.65% | 42.86% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of Massachusetts colleges is 7.03%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 9.73% | 15.36% | 8.81% |
| 2-4 Years | 16.32% | 17.29% | 14.63% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Average | 7.03% | 11.11% | 5.80% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of Massachusetts colleges is 67.99% for full-time students and 43.85% 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) | 75.17% | 38.00% | 76.00% | 45.23% | 75.00% | 34.64% |
| 2-4 Years | 57.48% | 41.38% | 60.07% | 47.00% | 53.60% | 27.33% |
| Less than 2 Years | 61.45% | 51.73% | 69.73% | 71.75% | 59.18% | 49.30% |
| Average | 67.99% | 43.85% | 68.30% | 49.38% | 67.88% | 41.21% |