The average graduation rate of Illinois colleges iss 64.83% - 33,243 students out of 51,281 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 15,040 male and 18,203 female students have graduated last year completing their studies in the period.

For 4 years (or high) schools, 25,671 students completed their degree in 4 years and 6,218 finished in 5 years at Illinois colleges. Additional 1,237 students graduated within 6 years.

The average transfer-out rate at Illinois colleges is 7.83%. 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.