Outcomes at Saint Cloud State
Graduation Rate
47.19%
Transfer-out Rate
34.89%
Retention Rate
62.00%
The graduation rate at Saint Cloud State University is 47.19% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. 840 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,780 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 56.86%.
The transfer-out rate is 34.89% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 62% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Saint Cloud State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Saint Cloud State University. 840 students have completed and 621 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 31 students still enrolled and 288 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,780 | 1,780 |
| Completers | 840 (47.19%) | 840 |
| Transfer-out | 621 (34.89%) | 621 |
| Still Enrolled | 31 (1.74%) | 31 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 288 (16.18%) | 288 |
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, 435 students have completed in 4 years and additional 297 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 435 (24.44%) |
175 (21.29%) |
260 (27.14%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 297 (16.69%) |
159 (19.34%) |
138 (14.41%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 84 (4.72%) |
50 (6.08%) |
34 (3.55%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47.19% (840/1,780) | 47.32% (389/822) | 47.08% (451/958) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/3) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Asian | 29.59% (50/169) | 27.38% (23/84) | 31.76% (27/85) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.57% (36/126) | 25.37% (17/67) | 32.20% (19/59) |
| Hispanic | 39.13% (27/69) | 45.16% (14/31) | 34.21% (13/38) |
| White | 50.97% (631/1,238) | 50.37% (270/536) | 51.42% (361/702) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 29.03% (18/62) | 41.18% (14/34) | 14.29% (4/28) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (6/9) | 75.00% (3/4) | 60.00% (3/5) |