Outcomes at Northwest Missouri State
Graduation Rate
53.94%
Transfer-out Rate
28.02%
Retention Rate
80.00%
The graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University is 53.94% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. 718 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,331 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 49.44%.
The transfer-out rate is 28.02% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The retention rate (full-time students) is 80% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northwest Missouri State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Northwest Missouri State University. 718 students have completed and 373 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 5 students still enrolled and 235 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,331 | 1,270 | 61 |
| Completers | 718 (53.94%) | 672 | 46 |
| Transfer-out | 373 (28.02%) | 365 | 8 |
| Still Enrolled | 5 (0.38%) | 5 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 235 (17.66%) | 228 | 7 |
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, 506 students have completed in 4 years and additional 135 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 506 (39.84%) |
170 (34.27%) |
336 (43.41%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 135 (10.63%) |
54 (10.89%) |
81 (10.47%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 29 (2.28%) |
14 (2.82%) |
15 (1.94%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53.94% (718/1,331) | 49.15% (259/527) | 57.09% (459/804) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 80.00% (8/10) | 75.00% (3/4) | 83.33% (5/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 26.74% (23/86) | 17.39% (8/46) | 37.50% (15/40) |
| Hispanic | 35.29% (18/51) | 40.91% (9/22) | 31.03% (9/29) |
| White | 56.26% (598/1,063) | 52.42% (217/414) | 58.71% (381/649) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 66.67% (2/3) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Two or More Race | 45.76% (27/59) | 40.00% (6/15) | 47.73% (21/44) |
| Unknown | 63.64% (14/22) | 37.50% (3/8) | 78.57% (11/14) |