Conference USA (C-USA) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Conference USA (C-USA) schools is 59.1%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program.
The average transfer-out rate is 20.7% and the average retention rate is 80.2% (full-time students) at C-USA schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Rice University has the highest graduation rate of 93% and The University of Texas at El Paso has the lowest graduation rate of 47% and .
- Florida Atlantic University has the highest transfer-out rate of 26% and Middle Tennessee State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 8% and .
- Rice University has the highest retention rate of 98% and University of Southern Mississippi has the lowest retention rate of 70% and .
3 Conference USA (C-USA) members made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - UAB, Florida Atlantic, and Kentucky. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
C-USA Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between C-USA schools. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. withing 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees). The "-" value in column(s) means that the data has not been reported or available.
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Public, 4 years | 64% | 15% | 82% | 54 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Public, 4 years | 62% | 26% | 81% | 71 |
| Florida International University Miami, FL Public, 4 years | 69% | 17% | 91% | 86 |
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Public, 4 years | 51% | 24% | 77% | 36 |
| Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Public, 4 years | 59% | 24% | 81% | 80 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Public, 4 years | 51% | - | 70% | 38 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Public, 4 years | 69% | 20% | 84% | 68 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Public, 4 years | 54% | 8% | 76% | 53 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX Public, 4 years | 58% | 25% | 80% | 47 |
| Rice University Houston, TX Private, 4 years | 93% | - | 98% | - |
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Public, 4 years | 47% | 19% | 75% | 55 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Public, 4 years | 53% | 21% | 80% | 41 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Public, 4 years | 48% | 24% | 74% | 47 |
| Marshall University Huntington, WV Public, 4 years | 49% | 25% | 74% | 50 |
| Average | 59% | 21% | 80% | 56 |
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