Outcomes at The University of Alabama
Graduation Rate
72.76%
Transfer-out Rate
18.79%
Retention Rate
87.00%
The graduation rate at The University of Alabama is 72.76% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. 5,480 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 7,532 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 63.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 18.79% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The retention rate (full-time students) is 87% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between The University of Alabama and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at The University of Alabama. 5,480 students have completed and 1,415 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 104 students still enrolled and 533 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 7,532 | 7,532 |
| Completers | 5,480 (72.76%) | 5,480 |
| Transfer-out | 1,415 (18.79%) | 1,415 |
| Still Enrolled | 104 (1.38%) | 104 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 533 (7.08%) | 533 |
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, 4,129 students have completed in 4 years and additional 1,162 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 4,129 (54.82%) |
1,568 (48.42%) |
2,561 (59.64%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 1,162 (15.43%) |
612 (18.90%) |
550 (12.81%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 189 (2.51%) |
102 (3.15%) |
87 (2.03%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72.76% (5,480/7,532) | 70.48% (2,282/3,238) | 74.48% (3,198/4,294) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 58.33% (14/24) | 50.00% (4/8) | 62.50% (10/16) |
| Asian | 71.91% (64/89) | 73.91% (34/46) | 69.77% (30/43) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 60.23% (362/601) | 49.02% (100/204) | 65.99% (262/397) |
| Hispanic | 66.83% (268/401) | 62.72% (106/169) | 69.83% (162/232) |
| White | 74.75% (4,533/6,064) | 72.78% (1,936/2,660) | 76.29% (2,597/3,404) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 57.14% (4/7) | 25.00% (1/4) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Two or More Race | 66.79% (175/262) | 66.30% (61/92) | 67.06% (114/170) |
| Unknown | 68.00% (17/25) | 64.29% (9/14) | 72.73% (8/11) |