Outcomes at Sam Houston State
Graduation Rate
54.76%
Transfer-out Rate
21.72%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at Sam Houston State University is 54.76% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. 1,548 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,827 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 51.40%.
The transfer-out rate is 21.72% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 73% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Sam Houston State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Sam Houston State University. 1,548 students have completed and 614 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 96 students still enrolled and 569 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,827 | 2,827 |
| Completers | 1,548 (54.76%) | 1,548 |
| Transfer-out | 614 (21.72%) | 614 |
| Still Enrolled | 96 (3.40%) | 96 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 569 (20.13%) | 569 |
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, 1,019 students have completed in 4 years and additional 404 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,019 (36.05%) |
306 (29.14%) |
713 (40.12%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 404 (14.29%) |
145 (13.81%) |
259 (14.58%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 125 (4.42%) |
46 (4.38%) |
79 (4.45%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54.76% (1,548/2,827) | 47.33% (497/1,050) | 59.14% (1,051/1,777) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 80.00% (8/10) | 80.00% (4/5) | 80.00% (4/5) |
| Asian | 60.78% (31/51) | 62.50% (10/16) | 60.00% (21/35) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 44.24% (246/556) | 27.54% (57/207) | 54.15% (189/349) |
| Hispanic | 57.33% (481/839) | 48.57% (136/280) | 61.72% (345/559) |
| White | 57.67% (741/1,285) | 54.07% (279/516) | 60.08% (462/769) |
| Two or More Race | 44.29% (31/70) | 40.91% (9/22) | 45.83% (22/48) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |