Outcomes at WMC
Graduation Rate
41.78%
Transfer-out Rate
28.62%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at The University of Montana-Western is 41.78% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana. 127 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 304 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 49.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 28.62% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 73% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between The University of Montana-Western 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 Montana-Western. 127 students have completed and 87 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 10 students still enrolled and 80 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 304 | 200 | 104 |
| Completers | 127 (41.78%) | 92 | 35 |
| Transfer-out | 87 (28.62%) | 60 | 27 |
| Still Enrolled | 10 (3.29%) | 6 | 4 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 80 (26.32%) | 42 | 38 |
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, 48 students have completed in 4 years and additional 24 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 48 (24.00%) |
16 (20.00%) |
32 (26.67%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 24 (12.00%) |
10 (12.50%) |
14 (11.67%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (2.50%) |
3 (3.75%) |
2 (1.67%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41.78% (127/304) | 37.30% (47/126) | 44.94% (80/178) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12.50% (1/8) | 16.67% (1/6) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Asian | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Hispanic | 33.33% (4/12) | 0.00% (0/3) | 44.44% (4/9) |
| White | 44.44% (116/261) | 41.51% (44/106) | 46.45% (72/155) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (4/6) | 33.33% (1/3) | 100.00% (3/3) |