Outcomes at MSU
Graduation Rate
56.82%
Transfer-out Rate
22.39%
Retention Rate
75.00%
The graduation rate at Montana State University is 56.82% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana. 1,662 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,925 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 63.60%.
The transfer-out rate is 22.39% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 75% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Montana State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Montana State University. 1,662 students have completed and 655 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 73 students still enrolled and 535 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,925 | 2,854 | 71 |
| Completers | 1,662 (56.82%) | 1,628 | 34 |
| Transfer-out | 655 (22.39%) | 647 | 8 |
| Still Enrolled | 73 (2.50%) | 72 | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 535 (18.29%) | 507 | 28 |
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, 1,012 students have completed in 4 years and additional 500 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,012 (35.46%) |
478 (30.12%) |
534 (42.15%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 500 (17.52%) |
274 (17.27%) |
226 (17.84%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 107 (3.75%) |
73 (4.60%) |
34 (2.68%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 56.82% (1,662/2,925) | 52.18% (850/1,629) | 62.65% (812/1,296) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (6/18) | 42.86% (3/7) | 27.27% (3/11) |
| Asian | 51.72% (15/29) | 57.14% (8/14) | 46.67% (7/15) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.57% (4/14) | 22.22% (2/9) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Hispanic | 48.84% (63/129) | 52.38% (33/63) | 45.45% (30/66) |
| White | 58.59% (1,474/2,516) | 53.52% (760/1,420) | 65.15% (714/1,096) |
| Two or More Race | 45.93% (79/172) | 38.37% (33/86) | 53.49% (46/86) |
| Unknown | 58.82% (10/17) | 66.67% (6/9) | 50.00% (4/8) |