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Graduate Rate
59.18%
Male
54.63%
Female
62.96%
Transfer-Out Rate
15.60%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 74% / 52%
Full-time / Part-time 74% / 52%
Tennessee Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Tennessee colleges is 59.18% - 17,488 students out of 29,549 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 7,326 male and 10,162 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29,549 | 17,488 | 59.18% |
| Male | 13,409 | 7,326 | 54.63% |
| Female | 16,140 | 10,162 | 62.96% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 13,034 students completed their degree in 4 years and 3,584 finished in 5 years at Tennessee colleges. Additional 773 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 44.11% | 37.67% | 49.46% |
| 5 Year | 56.24% | 51.20% | 60.42% |
| 6 Year | 58.85% | 54.38% | 62.57% |
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 Tennessee colleges is 73.90% for full-time students and 52.81% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 73.90% | 52.81% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Tennessee colleges is 15.60%. 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 | 4,610 | 29,549 | 15.60% |
| Male | 2,078 | 13,409 | 15.50% |
| Female | 2,532 | 16,140 | 15.69% |
Know about Tennessee Colleges
- How many colleges offer Online Programs (Distance Learning) in Tennessee?
- Which colleges provide Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Ye in Tennessee?
- Which colleges are 4 years or High in Tennessee?
- How many colleges are Tribal Colleges and Universities in Tennessee?
- How many colleges require the SAT Test Score in Tennessee?
- Which colleges provide Remedial Services in Tennessee?
- Which colleges are Private Schools (for-profit) in Tennessee?
- How many colleges require recommendations in Tennessee?
- Which colleges are 2-4 Years in Tennessee?
- How many colleges are historically Black colleges (HBCUs) in Tennessee?