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Private Colleges & Universities Graduation Rates Statistics

Private Colleges & Universities

Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate of private colleges is 34.78%. The average transfer-out rate is 8.30% and retention rate is 56.97% for full-time students and 17.47% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate (2022-2023)
Private Colleges
Average4 Years (or high)2-4 YearsLess than 2 Years
Graduation Rate34.78%36.36%35.59%2.53%
Transfer-out Rate8.30%9.23%2.77%0.00%
Retention Rate
(full-time/part-time)
56.97% /
17.47%
58.04% /
18.53%
49.79%/
12.37%
51.37%/
5.59%
[CHART#1] Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate for Private Colleges

Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of private colleges is 34.78%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
Graduation Rate (2022-2023)
Private Colleges
4 Years (or high)2-4 YearsLess than 2 Years
Graduation Rate36.36%35.59%2.53%
[CHART#2] Graduation Rate for Private Colleges

Transfer-out Rate

The average transfer-out rate of private colleges is 8.30%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
Transfer-out Rate (2022-2023)
Private Colleges
4 Years (or high)2-4 YearsLess than 2 Years
Trasfer-out Rate9.23%2.77%0.00%
[CHART#3] Transfer-out Rate for Private Colleges

Retention Rate

The average retention rate of private colleges is 56.97% for full-time students and 17.47% 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.
Retention Rate (2022-2023)
Private Colleges
4 Years (or high)2-4 YearsLess than 2 Years
Full-Time58.04%49.79%51.37%
Part-Time18.53%12.37%5.59%
[CHART#4] Retention Rate for Private Colleges