South Dakota Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of South Dakota colleges is 36.12%. The average transfer-out rate is 4.04% and retention rate is 61.19% for full-time students and 52.57% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 36.12% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4.04% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 61.19%/52.57% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of South Dakota colleges is 36.12%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 32.32% | 40.33% | 26.77% |
| 2-4 Years | 37.43% | 65.50% | 0.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 51.00% | 0.00% | 51.00% |
| Average | 36.12% | 48.08% | 28.71% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of South Dakota colleges is 4.04%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 6.27% | 2.75% | 7.55% |
| 2-4 Years | 2.14% | 3.75% | 0.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Average | 4.04% | 3.25% | 4.37% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of South Dakota colleges is 61.19% for full-time students and 52.57% 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) | 63.75% | 55.00% | 79.13% | 59.88% | 48.38% | 49.43% |
| 2-4 Years | 50.50% | 47.33% | 75.75% | 71.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 67.00% | 50.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 67.00% | 50.00% |
| Average | 61.19% | 52.57% | 78.00% | 63.58% | 46.79% | 40.55% |