Graduation Rates at North Dakota Colleges

Graduate Rate 59.96%

Male 56.22%

Female 63.99%

Transfer-Out Rate 20.49%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 73% / 50%

North Dakota Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of North Dakota colleges is 59.96% - 3,423 students out of 5,709 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 1,667 male and 1,756 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.The following table summarizes the graduation rate by gender with number of completers.

Graduation Rate By Gender
North Dakota colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	5,709	3,423	59.96%
Male	2,965	1,667	56.22%
Female	2,744	1,756	63.99%

[Chart] North Dakota Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 2,396 students completed their degree in 4 years and 820 finished in 5 years at North Dakota colleges. Additional 193 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
North Dakota Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	41.97%	36.19%	48.21%
5 Year	56.33%	51.30%	61.77%
6 Year	59.71%	56.09%	63.63%

[Chart] North Dakota 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 North Dakota colleges is 76.10% for full-time students and 51.71% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2024-2025)
North Dakota Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	76.10%	51.71%

[Chart] North Dakota Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at North Dakota colleges is 20.49%. 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
North Dakota Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	1,170	5,709	20.49%
Male	596	2,965	20.10%
Female	574	2,744	20.92%

[Chart] North Dakota Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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