Outcomes at UMass - Boston
Graduation Rate
49.41%
Transfer-out Rate
26.77%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 49.41% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 1,122 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,271 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 26.77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 70% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Massachusetts-Boston and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Massachusetts-Boston. 1,122 students have completed and 608 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 81 students still enrolled and 460 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,271 | 2,271 |
| Completers | 1,122 (49.41%) | 1,122 |
| Transfer-out | 608 (26.77%) | 608 |
| Still Enrolled | 81 (3.57%) | 81 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 460 (20.26%) | 460 |
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, 739 students have completed in 4 years and additional 285 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 739 (32.54%) |
225 (23.20%) |
514 (39.51%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 285 (12.55%) |
118 (12.16%) |
167 (12.84%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 98 (4.32%) |
41 (4.23%) |
57 (4.38%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49.41% (1,122/2,271) | 39.59% (384/970) | 56.73% (738/1,301) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 55.47% (208/375) | 48.51% (98/202) | 63.58% (110/173) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 45.86% (144/314) | 38.21% (47/123) | 50.79% (97/191) |
| Hispanic | 43.93% (188/428) | 36.18% (55/152) | 48.19% (133/276) |
| White | 53.53% (417/779) | 39.73% (118/297) | 62.03% (299/482) |
| Two or More Race | 43.75% (35/80) | 36.00% (9/25) | 47.27% (26/55) |
| Unknown | 53.01% (44/83) | 38.89% (14/36) | 63.83% (30/47) |