Outcomes at Harvard
Graduation Rate
97.58%
Transfer-out Rate
0.06%
Retention Rate
98.00%
The graduation rate at Harvard University is 97.58% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 1,613 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,653 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 95.57%.
The transfer-out rate is 0.06% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 98% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Harvard University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Harvard University. 1,613 students have completed and 1 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 9 students still enrolled and 30 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,653 | 1,653 |
| Completers | 1,613 (97.58%) | 1,613 |
| Transfer-out | 1 (0.06%) | 1 |
| Still Enrolled | 9 (0.54%) | 9 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 30 (1.81%) | 30 |
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, 920 students have completed in 4 years and additional 638 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 920 (55.66%) |
446 (53.35%) |
474 (58.02%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 638 (38.60%) |
328 (39.23%) |
310 (37.94%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 55 (3.33%) |
34 (4.07%) |
21 (2.57%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97.58% (1,613/1,653) | 96.65% (808/836) | 98.53% (805/817) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (5/5) | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Asian | 98.29% (344/350) | 98.75% (158/160) | 97.89% (186/190) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 94.01% (157/167) | 92.65% (63/68) | 94.95% (94/99) |
| Hispanic | 97.18% (172/177) | 94.62% (88/93) | 100.00% (84/84) |
| White | 98.34% (592/602) | 97.55% (319/327) | 99.27% (273/275) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 97.69% (127/130) | 95.08% (58/61) | 100.00% (69/69) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (16/16) | 100.00% (7/7) | 100.00% (9/9) |