Outcomes at Colby
Graduation Rate
88.04%
Transfer-out Rate
7.84%
Retention Rate
93.00%
The graduation rate at Colby College is 88.04% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. 449 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 510 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 92.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 7.84% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The retention rate (full-time students) is 93% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Colby College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Colby College. 449 students have completed and 40 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 20 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 510 | 510 |
| Completers | 449 (88.04%) | 449 |
| Transfer-out | 40 (7.84%) | 40 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.20%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 20 (3.92%) | 20 |
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, 429 students have completed in 4 years and additional 17 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 429 (84.12%) |
185 (78.72%) |
244 (88.73%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 17 (3.33%) |
10 (4.26%) |
7 (2.55%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 3 (0.59%) |
2 (0.85%) |
1 (0.36%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88.04% (449/510) | 83.83% (197/235) | 91.64% (252/275) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 90.00% (27/30) | 80.00% (8/10) | 95.00% (19/20) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 84.62% (22/26) | 69.23% (9/13) | 100.00% (13/13) |
| Hispanic | 88.10% (37/42) | 83.33% (15/18) | 91.67% (22/24) |
| White | 88.79% (285/321) | 86.75% (131/151) | 90.59% (154/170) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 87.50% (21/24) | 66.67% (6/9) | 100.00% (15/15) |
| Unknown | 87.50% (7/8) | 66.67% (2/3) | 100.00% (5/5) |