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Graduate Rate 53.95%
Male 48.98%
Female 57.71%
Transfer-Out Rate 18.85%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time
73% / 38%

Idaho Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of Idaho colleges is 53.95% - 4,561 students out of 8,454 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 1,783 male and 2,778 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.
Graduation Rate By Gender
Idaho colleges and universities
CandidatesCompletersGraduation Rates
Total8,4544,56153.95%
Male3,6401,78348.98%
Female4,8142,77857.71%
[Chart] Idaho Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 2,599 students completed their degree in 4 years and 1,263 finished in 5 years at Idaho colleges. Additional 543 students graduated within 6 years.
Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
Idaho Colleges
TotalMaleFemale
4 Year or Less30.74% 26.13% 34.23%
5 Year45.68% 41.84% 48.59%
6 Year52.11% 47.83% 55.34%
[Chart] Idaho Colleges and Universities BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

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 Idaho colleges is 73.44% for full-time students and 38.40% for part-time students.
Retention Rates (2023-2024)
Idaho Colleges and Universities
Full-timePart-time
Retention Rate 73.44%38.40%
[Chart] Idaho Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at Idaho colleges is 18.85%. 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 Rates
Idaho Colleges and Universities
Transfer-outTotal StudentsTransfer-Out Rate
Total 1,5948,454 18.85%
Male 6933,640 19.04%
Female 9014,814 18.72%
[Chart] Idaho Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates