Mississippi Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of Mississippi colleges is 40.72%. The average transfer-out rate is 6.40% and retention rate is 61.59% for full-time students and 31.34% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 40.72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6.40% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 61.59%/31.34% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Mississippi colleges is 40.72%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 41.15% | 41.80% | 40.50% |
| 2-4 Years | 24.93% | 31.65% | 8.13% |
| Less than 2 Years | 62.40% | 0.00% | 62.40% |
| Average | 40.72% | 35.03% | 45.21% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of Mississippi colleges is 6.40%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 14.75% | 0.00% | 19.67% |
| 2-4 Years | 8.50% | 11.63% | 0.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Average | 6.40% | 10.52% | 3.69% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of Mississippi colleges is 61.59% for full-time students and 31.34% 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) | 68.65% | 34.33% | 65.00% | 42.44% | 72.75% | 22.17% |
| 2-4 Years | 48.96% | 20.38% | 51.26% | 16.95% | 43.50% | 29.71% |
| Less than 2 Years | 72.65% | 58.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 72.65% | 58.00% |
| Average | 61.59% | 31.34% | 55.68% | 25.14% | 66.19% | 39.23% |