Graduate Rate
76.07%
Male
73.42%
Female
78.24%
Transfer-Out Rate
8.06%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 81% / 58%
Full-time / Part-time 81% / 58%
Massachusetts Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Massachusetts colleges iss 76.07% - 39,010 students out of 51,285 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 16,999 male and 22,011 female students have graduated last year completing their studies in the period.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51,285 | 39,010 | 76.07% |
| Male | 23,154 | 16,999 | 73.42% |
| Female | 28,131 | 22,011 | 78.24% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 31,510 students completed their degree in 4 years and 6,605 finished in 5 years at Massachusetts colleges. Additional 854 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 61.44% | 57.20% | 64.94% |
| 5 Year | 74.32% | 71.34% | 76.78% |
| 6 Year | 75.99% | 73.36% | 78.15% |
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 Massachusetts colleges is 81.28% for full-time students and 57.88% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 81.28% | 57.88% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Massachusetts colleges is 8.06%. 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 | 4,134 | 51,285 | 8.06% |
| Male | 1,885 | 23,154 | 8.14% |
| Female | 2,249 | 28,131 | 7.99% |
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