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Graduate Rate
56.53%
Male
51.91%
Female
59.96%
Transfer-Out Rate
1.80%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 73% / 39%
Full-time / Part-time 73% / 39%
Mississippi Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Mississippi colleges is 56.53% - 7,243 students out of 12,812 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 2,830 male and 4,413 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,812 | 7,243 | 56.53% |
| Male | 5,452 | 2,830 | 51.91% |
| Female | 7,360 | 4,413 | 59.96% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 4,849 students completed their degree in 4 years and 1,931 finished in 5 years at Mississippi colleges. Additional 455 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 37.85% | 30.14% | 43.56% |
| 5 Year | 52.92% | 47.56% | 56.89% |
| 6 Year | 56.47% | 51.85% | 59.89% |
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 Mississippi colleges is 73.33% for full-time students and 38.92% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 73.33% | 38.92% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Mississippi colleges is 1.80%. 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 | Total Students | Transfer-Out Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 230 | 12,812 | 1.80% |
| Male | 102 | 5,452 | 1.87% |
| Female | 128 | 7,360 | 1.74% |
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