Outcomes at ISU
Graduation Rate
75.32%
Transfer-out Rate
18.95%
Retention Rate
88.00%
The graduation rate at Iowa State University is 75.32% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. 4,447 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 5,904 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 18.95% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The retention rate (full-time students) is 88% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Iowa State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Iowa State University. 4,447 students have completed and 1,119 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 67 students still enrolled and 271 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 5,904 | 5,904 |
| Completers | 4,447 (75.32%) | 4,447 |
| Transfer-out | 1,119 (18.95%) | 1,119 |
| Still Enrolled | 67 (1.13%) | 67 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 271 (4.59%) | 271 |
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, 3,347 students have completed in 4 years and additional 970 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 3,347 (56.69%) |
1,657 (49.15%) |
1,690 (66.72%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 970 (16.43%) |
672 (19.93%) |
298 (11.76%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 130 (2.20%) |
94 (2.79%) |
36 (1.42%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 75.32% (4,447/5,904) | 71.88% (2,423/3,371) | 79.91% (2,024/2,533) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 75.00% (3/4) | 75.00% (3/4) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 73.25% (178/243) | 69.23% (108/156) | 80.46% (70/87) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 60.71% (85/140) | 56.52% (39/69) | 64.79% (46/71) |
| Hispanic | 67.47% (251/372) | 61.96% (114/184) | 72.87% (137/188) |
| White | 77.01% (3,588/4,659) | 73.74% (1,960/2,658) | 81.36% (1,628/2,001) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 65.88% (112/170) | 60.87% (56/92) | 71.79% (56/78) |
| Unknown | 74.67% (112/150) | 71.26% (62/87) | 79.37% (50/63) |