North Carolina Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of North Carolina colleges is 38.27%. The average transfer-out rate is 11.31% and retention rate is 62.35% for full-time students and 43.05% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 38.27% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11.31% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 62.35%/43.05% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of North Carolina colleges is 38.27%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 36.34% | 59.67% | 30.88% |
| 2-4 Years | 40.53% | 40.37% | 41.21% |
| Less than 2 Years | 38.73% | 0.00% | 38.73% |
| Average | 38.27% | 44.82% | 34.28% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of North Carolina colleges is 11.31%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 14.55% | 20.00% | 12.83% |
| 2-4 Years | 14.25% | 15.98% | 2.38% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.08% | 0.00% | 0.08% |
| Average | 11.31% | 16.93% | 7.22% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of North Carolina colleges is 62.35% for full-time students and 43.05% 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) | 60.34% | 37.79% | 81.63% | 59.00% | 54.94% | 29.42% |
| 2-4 Years | 63.89% | 48.08% | 64.67% | 48.27% | 60.57% | 46.17% |
| Less than 2 Years | 63.65% | 41.04% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 63.65% | 41.04% |
| Average | 62.35% | 43.05% | 68.24% | 50.45% | 58.32% | 35.00% |