Outcomes at WCSU
Graduation Rate
51.76%
Transfer-out Rate
26.45%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at Western Connecticut State University is 51.76% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. 456 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 881 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 65.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 26.45% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The retention rate (full-time students) is 73% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Western Connecticut State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Western Connecticut State University. 456 students have completed and 233 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 18 students still enrolled and 174 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 881 | 881 |
| Completers | 456 (51.76%) | 456 |
| Transfer-out | 233 (26.45%) | 233 |
| Still Enrolled | 18 (2.04%) | 18 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 174 (19.75%) | 174 |
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, 289 students have completed in 4 years and additional 132 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 289 (32.80%) |
111 (25.64%) |
178 (39.73%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 132 (14.98%) |
58 (13.39%) |
74 (16.52%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 35 (3.97%) |
18 (4.16%) |
17 (3.79%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.76% (456/881) | 43.19% (187/433) | 60.04% (269/448) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 56.25% (18/32) | 41.67% (5/12) | 65.00% (13/20) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 45.45% (40/88) | 28.26% (13/46) | 64.29% (27/42) |
| Hispanic | 47.98% (95/198) | 43.01% (40/93) | 52.38% (55/105) |
| White | 53.77% (271/504) | 45.14% (116/257) | 62.75% (155/247) |
| Two or More Race | 44.44% (12/27) | 40.00% (4/10) | 47.06% (8/17) |
| Unknown | 61.29% (19/31) | 60.00% (9/15) | 62.50% (10/16) |