Graduate Rate
58.96%
Male
54.36%
Female
62.50%
Transfer-Out Rate
14.20%
Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 72% / 55%
Full-time / Part-time 72% / 55%
Tennessee Colleges Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Tennessee colleges is 58.96% - 18,505 students out of 31,386 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)).
By gender, 7,424 male and 11,081 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.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31,386 | 18,505 | 58.96% |
| Male | 13,657 | 7,424 | 54.36% |
| Female | 17,729 | 11,081 | 62.50% |
BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
For 4 years (or high) schools, 14,128 students completed their degree in 4 years and 3,444 finished in 5 years at Tennessee colleges. Additional 756 students graduated within 6 years.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Year or Less | 45.01% | 39.04% | 49.61% |
| 5 Year | 55.99% | 51.41% | 59.51% |
| 6 Year | 58.40% | 54.21% | 61.62% |
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 72.23% for full-time students and 54.19% for part-time students.
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 72.23% | 54.19% |
Transfer-Out Rates
The average transfer-out rate at Tennessee colleges is 14.20%. 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 | 4,458 | 31,386 | 14.20% |
| Male | 1,928 | 13,657 | 14.12% |
| Female | 2,530 | 17,729 | 14.27% |
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