Outcomes at Gordon State
Graduation Rate
20.43%
Transfer-out Rate
46.59%
Retention Rate
51.00%
The graduation rate at Gordon State College is 20.43% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 171 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 837 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 22.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 46.59% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 51% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Gordon State College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Gordon State College. 171 students have completed and 390 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 13 students still enrolled and 263 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 837 | 180 | 657 |
| Completers | 171 (20.43%) | 36 | 135 |
| Transfer-out | 390 (46.59%) | 71 | 319 |
| Still Enrolled | 13 (1.55%) | 3 | 10 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 263 (31.42%) | 70 | 193 |
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, 16 students have completed in 4 years and additional 9 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 16 (8.89%) |
7 (9.59%) |
9 (8.41%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 9 (5.00%) |
2 (2.74%) |
7 (6.54%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 2 (1.11%) |
1 (1.37%) |
1 (0.93%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20.43% (171/837) | 18.97% (59/311) | 21.29% (112/526) |
| Asian | 60.00% (3/5) | 75.00% (3/4) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 12.12% (52/429) | 12.42% (19/153) | 11.96% (33/276) |
| Hispanic | 13.51% (5/37) | 0.00% (0/10) | 18.52% (5/27) |
| White | 32.61% (105/322) | 28.57% (34/119) | 34.98% (71/203) |
| Two or More Race | 14.71% (5/34) | 11.76% (2/17) | 17.65% (3/17) |
| Unknown | 10.00% (1/10) | 12.50% (1/8) | 0.00% (0/2) |