Outcomes at Sacramento State
Graduation Rate
53.58%
Transfer-out Rate
3.34%
Retention Rate
84.00%
2022 Graduation Rate
The graduation rate at California State University-Sacramento is 53.58% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 1,861 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,473 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 60.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 3.34% 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 84% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at California State University-Sacramento. 1,861 students have completed and 116 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 245 students still enrolled and 1,251 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,473 | 3,473 |
| Completers | 1,861 (53.58%) | 1,861 |
| Transfer-out | 116 (3.34%) | 116 |
| Still Enrolled | 245 (7.05%) | 245 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,251 (36.02%) | 1,251 |
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, 511 students have completed in 4 years and additional 964 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 511 (14.71%) |
156 (10.71%) |
355 (17.61%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 964 (27.76%) |
383 (26.29%) |
581 (28.82%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 386 (11.11%) |
169 (11.60%) |
217 (10.76%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53.58% (1,861/3,473) | 48.59% (708/1,457) | 57.19% (1,153/2,016) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37.50% (3/8) | 0.00% (0/1) | 42.86% (3/7) |
| Asian | 55.87% (452/809) | 50.79% (193/380) | 60.37% (259/429) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43.44% (96/221) | 38.55% (32/83) | 46.38% (64/138) |
| Hispanic | 50.28% (622/1,237) | 44.93% (217/483) | 53.71% (405/754) |
| White | 60.06% (433/721) | 55.92% (170/304) | 63.07% (263/417) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 41.94% (13/31) | 33.33% (4/12) | 47.37% (9/19) |
| Two or More Race | 53.22% (124/233) | 47.47% (47/99) | 57.46% (77/134) |
| Unknown | 55.46% (66/119) | 50.94% (27/53) | 59.09% (39/66) |