Outcomes at San Francisco State
Graduation Rate
50.37%
Transfer-out Rate
6.49%
Retention Rate
83.00%
The graduation rate at San Francisco State University is 50.37% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 2,048 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,066 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.20%.
The transfer-out rate is 6.49% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 83% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between San Francisco State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at San Francisco State University. 2,048 students have completed and 264 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 174 students still enrolled and 1,580 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,066 | 4,066 |
| Completers | 2,048 (50.37%) | 2,048 |
| Transfer-out | 264 (6.49%) | 264 |
| Still Enrolled | 174 (4.28%) | 174 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,580 (38.86%) | 1,580 |
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, 1,156 students have completed in 4 years and additional 656 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,156 (28.43%) |
384 (23.54%) |
772 (31.70%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 656 (16.13%) |
274 (16.80%) |
382 (15.69%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 236 (5.80%) |
118 (7.23%) |
118 (4.85%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50.37% (2,048/4,066) | 47.58% (776/1,631) | 52.24% (1,272/2,435) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (4/6) | 100.00% (3/3) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 62.93% (601/955) | 60.35% (274/454) | 65.27% (327/501) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 36.36% (84/231) | 21.92% (16/73) | 43.04% (68/158) |
| Hispanic | 44.30% (765/1,727) | 40.59% (246/606) | 46.30% (519/1,121) |
| White | 52.53% (312/594) | 50.83% (123/242) | 53.69% (189/352) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 29.17% (7/24) | 30.00% (3/10) | 28.57% (4/14) |
| Two or More Race | 48.09% (113/235) | 42.42% (42/99) | 52.21% (71/136) |
| Unknown | 58.16% (57/98) | 46.94% (23/49) | 69.39% (34/49) |