South Carolina Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of South Carolina colleges is 36.88%. The average transfer-out rate is 11.18% and retention rate is 64.67% for full-time students and 44.03% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 36.88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11.18% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 64.67%/44.03% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of South Carolina colleges is 36.88%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 33.30% | 48.57% | 27.95% |
| 2-4 Years | 27.39% | 29.58% | 24.43% |
| Less than 2 Years | 51.76% | 57.00% | 51.61% |
| Average | 36.88% | 38.21% | 36.36% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of South Carolina colleges is 11.18%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 14.96% | 24.57% | 10.88% |
| 2-4 Years | 16.14% | 23.79% | 0.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 1.88% | 0.00% | 1.94% |
| Average | 11.18% | 23.41% | 5.64% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of South Carolina colleges is 64.67% for full-time students and 44.03% 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) | 58.36% | 27.74% | 74.83% | 35.18% | 52.19% | 24.33% |
| 2-4 Years | 64.22% | 48.39% | 57.89% | 38.53% | 73.46% | 69.22% |
| Less than 2 Years | 73.26% | 61.96% | 52.00% | 0.00% | 73.91% | 61.96% |
| Average | 64.67% | 44.03% | 64.06% | 37.30% | 64.92% | 47.52% |