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Graduate Rate
54.65%
Male
49.61%
Female
58.39%
Transfer-Out Rate
1.73%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 73% / 47%
Full-time / Part-time 73% / 47%
Mississippi Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Mississippi colleges is 54.65% - 6,959 students out of 12,733 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 2,690 male and 4,269 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,733 | 6,959 | 54.65% |
| Male | 5,422 | 2,690 | 49.61% |
| Female | 7,311 | 4,269 | 58.39% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 4,400 students completed their degree in 4 years and 2,076 finished in 5 years at Mississippi colleges. Additional 475 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 34.56% | 26.89% | 40.24% |
| 5 Year | 50.86% | 45.02% | 55.19% |
| 6 Year | 54.59% | 49.59% | 58.30% |
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 72.63% for full-time students and 46.73% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 72.63% | 46.73% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Mississippi colleges is 1.73%. 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 | 220 | 12,733 | 1.73% |
| Male | 118 | 5,422 | 2.18% |
| Female | 102 | 7,311 | 1.40% |
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