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Graduate Rate
59.16%
Male
54.32%
Female
62.95%
Transfer-Out Rate
19.69%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 70% / 46%
Full-time / Part-time 70% / 46%
Alabama Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Alabama colleges is 59.16% - 17,238 students out of 29,140 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 6,955 male and 10,283 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.The following table summarizes the graduation rate by gender with number of completers.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29,140 | 17,238 | 59.16% |
| Male | 12,804 | 6,955 | 54.32% |
| Female | 16,336 | 10,283 | 62.95% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 11,443 students completed their degree in 4 years and 4,688 finished in 5 years at Alabama colleges. Additional 1,042 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 39.27% | 31.57% | 45.30% |
| 5 Year | 55.36% | 49.87% | 59.66% |
| 6 Year | 58.93% | 54.10% | 62.72% |
Retention Rate
By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. The average retention rate of Alabama colleges is 71.33% for full-time students and 45.75% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 71.33% | 45.75% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Alabama colleges is 19.69%. The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing students who have transferred out of other institution into total number of students (candidates) within 150% normal time.
| Transfer-out | Total Students | Transfer-Out Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,738 | 29,140 | 19.69% |
| Male | 2,481 | 12,804 | 19.38% |
| Female | 3,257 | 16,336 | 19.94% |
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