Pennsylvania Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of Pennsylvania colleges is 45.59%. The average transfer-out rate is 6.87% and retention rate is 67.74% for full-time students and 43.56% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 45.59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6.87% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 67.74%/43.56% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Pennsylvania colleges is 45.59%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 45.56% | 40.67% | 47.47% |
| 2-4 Years | 34.74% | 27.08% | 36.62% |
| Less than 2 Years | 57.73% | 65.15% | 54.70% |
| Average | 45.59% | 45.05% | 45.78% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of Pennsylvania colleges is 6.87%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 12.89% | 13.69% | 12.48% |
| 2-4 Years | 4.49% | 12.22% | 1.08% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.84% | 2.18% | 0.29% |
| Average | 6.87% | 9.71% | 5.57% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of Pennsylvania colleges is 67.74% for full-time students and 43.56% 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) | 73.46% | 43.57% | 77.20% | 41.78% | 71.81% | 44.66% |
| 2-4 Years | 59.32% | 37.74% | 46.27% | 38.32% | 62.85% | 37.39% |
| Less than 2 Years | 69.47% | 49.45% | 66.88% | 42.93% | 70.57% | 51.24% |
| Average | 67.74% | 43.56% | 66.18% | 40.84% | 68.33% | 44.91% |