Graduation Rates at Montana Colleges

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Graduate Rate 51.77%

Male 48.45%

Female 55.29%

Transfer-Out Rate 5.15%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 71% / 49%

Montana Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of Montana colleges is 51.77% - 2,893 students out of 5,588 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 1,394 male and 1,499 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.

Graduation Rate By Gender
Montana colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	5,588	2,893	51.77%
Male	2,877	1,394	48.45%
Female	2,711	1,499	55.29%

[Chart] Montana Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 1,767 students completed their degree in 4 years and 849 finished in 5 years at Montana colleges. Additional 194 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
Montana Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	31.62%	27.35%	36.15%
5 Year	46.81%	43.14%	50.72%
6 Year	50.29%	47.13%	53.63%

[Chart] Montana 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 Montana colleges is 70.90% for full-time students and 48.88% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2021-2022)
Montana Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	70.90%	48.88%

[Chart] Montana Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at Montana colleges is 5.15%. 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
Montana Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	288	5,588	5.15%
Male	149	2,877	5.18%
Female	139	2,711	5.13%

[Chart] Montana Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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