Outcomes at NSU
Graduation Rate
48.94%
Transfer-out Rate
26.59%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Northern State University is 48.94% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. 162 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 331 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 47.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 26.59% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northern State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Northern State University. 162 students have completed and 88 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 8 students still enrolled and 73 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 331 | 255 | 76 |
| Completers | 162 (48.94%) | 142 | 20 |
| Transfer-out | 88 (26.59%) | 62 | 26 |
| Still Enrolled | 8 (2.42%) | 3 | 5 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 73 (22.05%) | 48 | 25 |
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, 88 students have completed in 4 years and additional 46 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 88 (34.51%) |
33 (27.27%) |
55 (41.04%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 46 (18.04%) |
27 (22.31%) |
19 (14.18%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 6 (2.35%) |
2 (1.65%) |
4 (2.99%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48.94% (162/331) | 44.03% (70/159) | 53.49% (92/172) |
| Asian | 33.33% (4/12) | 12.50% (1/8) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11.11% (1/9) | 0.00% (0/3) | 16.67% (1/6) |
| Hispanic | 20.00% (4/20) | 0.00% (0/9) | 36.36% (4/11) |
| White | 55.51% (146/263) | 51.56% (66/128) | 59.26% (80/135) |
| Two or More Race | 25.00% (3/12) | 20.00% (1/5) | 28.57% (2/7) |