Outcomes at Middle Tennessee State
Graduation Rate
54.59%
Transfer-out Rate
8.75%
Retention Rate
76.00%
The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is 54.59% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 1,565 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,867 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 8.75% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 76% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Middle Tennessee State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Middle Tennessee State University. 1,565 students have completed and 251 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1,021 students still enrolled and 30 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,867 | 2,867 |
| Completers | 1,565 (54.59%) | 1,565 |
| Transfer-out | 251 (8.75%) | 251 |
| Still Enrolled | 1,021 (35.61%) | 1,021 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 30 (1.05%) | 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, 1,008 students have completed in 4 years and additional 457 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,008 (35.16%) |
382 (29.96%) |
626 (39.32%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 457 (15.94%) |
188 (14.75%) |
269 (16.90%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 100 (3.49%) |
51 (4.00%) |
49 (3.08%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54.59% (1,565/2,867) | 48.71% (621/1,275) | 59.30% (944/1,592) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (3/6) | 100.00% (1/1) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Asian | 62.93% (73/116) | 52.83% (28/53) | 71.43% (45/63) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 47.28% (339/717) | 38.43% (98/255) | 52.16% (241/462) |
| Hispanic | 50.00% (75/150) | 45.21% (33/73) | 54.55% (42/77) |
| White | 57.99% (976/1,683) | 51.84% (409/789) | 63.42% (567/894) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 49.11% (55/112) | 50.00% (26/52) | 48.33% (29/60) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (2/3) | 100.00% (1/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |