The average graduation rate of Iowa colleges iss 68.86% - 13,906 students out of 20,195 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 6,377 male and 7,529 female students have graduated last year completing their studies in the period.

For 4 years (or high) schools, 10,544 students completed their degree in 4 years and 2,924 finished in 5 years at Iowa colleges. Additional 424 students graduated within 6 years.

The average transfer-out rate at Iowa colleges is 14.91%. 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.