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Graduate Rate
70.86%
Male
69.34%
Female
72.20%
Transfer-Out Rate
16.04%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 78% / 60%
Full-time / Part-time 78% / 60%
Maryland Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Maryland colleges is 70.86% - 15,139 students out of 21,366 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 6,954 male and 8,185 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,366 | 15,139 | 70.86% |
| Male | 10,029 | 6,954 | 69.34% |
| Female | 11,337 | 8,185 | 72.20% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 11,668 students completed their degree in 4 years and 2,842 finished in 5 years at Maryland colleges. Additional 600 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 54.61% | 51.15% | 57.67% |
| 5 Year | 67.91% | 66.00% | 69.60% |
| 6 Year | 70.72% | 69.32% | 71.96% |
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 Maryland colleges is 77.60% for full-time students and 59.08% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 77.60% | 59.08% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Maryland colleges is 16.04%. 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 | 3,427 | 21,366 | 16.04% |
| Male | 1,477 | 10,029 | 14.73% |
| Female | 1,950 | 11,337 | 17.20% |
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