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Graduate Rate
68.38%
Male
64.02%
Female
72.76%
Transfer-Out Rate
14.93%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 74% / 68%
Full-time / Part-time 74% / 68%
Iowa Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Iowa colleges is 68.38% - 13,917 students out of 20,352 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 6,525 male and 7,392 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,352 | 13,917 | 68.38% |
| Male | 10,192 | 6,525 | 64.02% |
| Female | 10,160 | 7,392 | 72.76% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 10,624 students completed their degree in 4 years and 2,831 finished in 5 years at Iowa colleges. Additional 419 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 52.20% | 44.86% | 59.57% |
| 5 Year | 66.11% | 61.24% | 70.99% |
| 6 Year | 68.17% | 63.87% | 72.48% |
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 Iowa colleges is 74.16% for full-time students and 67.80% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 74.16% | 67.80% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Iowa colleges is 14.93%. 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 | 3,039 | 20,352 | 14.93% |
| Male | 1,542 | 10,192 | 15.13% |
| Female | 1,497 | 10,160 | 14.73% |
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