Graduation and Retention

Undergraduate Placements

More recent graduates have higher response rates. Graduate school applicants who took jobs instead are included in the “employment” category. Data for 2020 delayed due to pandemic.

First-Year Student Retention

Retention rate about 10% above national avg for public universities

4-year public institution retention rate for 2019 is not yet available.

4-, 5-, 6-year Graduation Rates

3.3% Increase in four-year graduation rates

URM, Non-URM Graduation Rates

Differences between URM and Non-URM are declining

Pell Recipient Graduation Rates

Increase in Degrees Conferred

31% increase in Baccalaureate degrees;

62% increase in Master's degrees;

44% increase in Doctoral degrees;

Degrees Granted

27% Increase in Degrees Granted