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Graduate Rate
65.18%
Male
62.55%
Female
67.39%
Transfer-Out Rate
7.81%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 75% / 48%
Full-time / Part-time 75% / 48%
Illinois Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Illinois colleges is 65.18% - 33,114 students out of 50,805 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 14,511 male and 18,603 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50,805 | 33,114 | 65.18% |
| Male | 23,199 | 14,511 | 62.55% |
| Female | 27,606 | 18,603 | 67.39% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 25,865 students completed their degree in 4 years and 5,988 finished in 5 years at Illinois colleges. Additional 1,173 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 50.91% | 46.23% | 54.85% |
| 5 Year | 62.70% | 59.68% | 65.23% |
| 6 Year | 65.01% | 62.39% | 67.21% |
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 Illinois colleges is 75.38% for full-time students and 48.47% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 75.38% | 48.47% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Illinois colleges is 7.81%. 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 | 3,970 | 50,805 | 7.81% |
| Male | 1,637 | 23,199 | 7.06% |
| Female | 2,333 | 27,606 | 8.45% |
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