Graduation Rates at North Dakota Colleges

Graduate Rate 59.92%

Male 55.61%

Female 64.54%

Transfer-Out Rate 23.62%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 74% / 57%

North Dakota Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of North Dakota colleges is 59.92% - 3,496 students out of 5,834 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 1,676 male and 1,820 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	5,834	3,496	59.92%
Male	3,014	1,676	55.61%
Female	2,820	1,820	64.54%

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

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 2,381 students completed their degree in 4 years and 921 finished in 5 years at North Dakota colleges. Additional 186 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
North Dakota Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	40.81%	34.44%	47.62%
5 Year	56.60%	51.59%	61.95%
6 Year	59.79%	55.61%	64.26%

[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 73.64% for full-time students and 57.00% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2023-2024)
North Dakota Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	73.64%	57.00%

[Chart] North Dakota Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at North Dakota colleges is 23.62%. 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	1,378	5,834	23.62%
Male	721	3,014	23.92%
Female	657	2,820	23.30%

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

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