Outcomes at South Carolina
Graduation Rate
78.82%
Transfer-out Rate
14.84%
Retention Rate
92.00%
The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia is 78.82% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 4,604 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 5,841 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 14.84% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 92% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of South Carolina-Columbia and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of South Carolina-Columbia. 4,604 students have completed and 867 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 31 students still enrolled and 339 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 5,841 | 5,841 |
| Completers | 4,604 (78.82%) | 4,604 |
| Transfer-out | 867 (14.84%) | 867 |
| Still Enrolled | 31 (0.53%) | 31 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 339 (5.80%) | 339 |
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, 4,071 students have completed in 4 years and additional 453 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 4,071 (69.70%) |
1,680 (62.18%) |
2,391 (76.17%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 453 (7.76%) |
284 (10.51%) |
169 (5.38%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 76 (1.30%) |
53 (1.96%) |
23 (0.73%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78.82% (4,604/5,841) | 74.69% (2,018/2,702) | 82.38% (2,586/3,139) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 69.23% (9/13) | 80.00% (8/10) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 85.50% (171/200) | 83.16% (79/95) | 87.62% (92/105) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 72.39% (257/355) | 64.96% (89/137) | 77.06% (168/218) |
| Hispanic | 73.70% (199/270) | 66.10% (78/118) | 79.61% (121/152) |
| White | 79.79% (3,726/4,670) | 75.61% (1,646/2,177) | 83.43% (2,080/2,493) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 60.00% (3/5) | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 74.60% (185/248) | 73.73% (87/118) | 75.38% (98/130) |
| Unknown | 78.13% (25/32) | 62.50% (10/16) | 93.75% (15/16) |