Graduation Rates at Maine Colleges

Graduate Rate 61.17%

Male 57.56%

Female 64.21%

Transfer-Out Rate 16.80%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 76% / 54%

Maine Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of Maine colleges is 61.17% - 4,916 students out of 8,037 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 2,116 male and 2,800 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
Maine colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	8,037	4,916	61.17%
Male	3,676	2,116	57.56%
Female	4,361	2,800	64.21%

[Chart] Maine Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 3,754 students completed their degree in 4 years and 925 finished in 5 years at Maine colleges. Additional 170 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
Maine Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	46.71%	41.65%	50.97%
5 Year	58.22%	54.49%	61.36%
6 Year	60.33%	57.02%	63.13%

[Chart] Maine 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 Maine colleges is 76.47% for full-time students and 53.89% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2024-2025)
Maine Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	76.47%	53.89%

[Chart] Maine Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at Maine colleges is 16.80%. 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
Maine Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	1,350	8,037	16.80%
Male	625	3,676	17.00%
Female	725	4,361	16.62%

[Chart] Maine Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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