Outcomes at Fresno State
Graduation Rate
56.96%
Transfer-out Rate
1.78%
Retention Rate
82.00%
The graduation rate at California State University-Fresno is 56.96% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 1,981 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,478 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 59.80%.
The transfer-out rate is 1.78% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 82% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between California State University-Fresno and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at California State University-Fresno. 1,981 students have completed and 62 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 183 students still enrolled and 1,252 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,478 | 3,478 |
| Completers | 1,981 (56.96%) | 1,981 |
| Transfer-out | 62 (1.78%) | 62 |
| Still Enrolled | 183 (5.26%) | 183 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,252 (36.00%) | 1,252 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 967 students have completed in 4 years and additional 724 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 967 (27.80%) |
268 (19.99%) |
699 (32.71%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 724 (20.82%) |
272 (20.28%) |
452 (21.15%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 290 (8.34%) |
116 (8.65%) |
174 (8.14%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 56.96% (1,981/3,478) | 48.92% (656/1,341) | 62.00% (1,325/2,137) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23.53% (4/17) | 33.33% (2/6) | 18.18% (2/11) |
| Asian | 55.70% (264/474) | 49.28% (103/209) | 60.75% (161/265) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43.64% (48/110) | 33.96% (18/53) | 52.63% (30/57) |
| Hispanic | 56.43% (1,137/2,015) | 47.47% (347/731) | 61.53% (790/1,284) |
| White | 68.50% (348/508) | 62.94% (124/197) | 72.03% (224/311) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (4/8) | 50.00% (2/4) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Two or More Race | 48.39% (45/93) | 41.03% (16/39) | 53.70% (29/54) |
| Unknown | 56.82% (50/88) | 50.00% (19/38) | 62.00% (31/50) |