Horizon League Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Horizon League schools is 53.4%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program.
The average transfer-out rate is 25.6% and the average retention rate is 73.8% (full-time students) at Horizon League schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- University of Detroit Mercy has the highest graduation rate of 72% and Wright State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduation rate of 43% and .
- Cleveland State University has the highest transfer-out rate of 39% and Youngstown State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19% and .
- University of Detroit Mercy has the highest retention rate of 85% and Wright State University-Main Campus has the lowest retention rate of 64% and .
1 Horizon League member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Oakland. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
Horizon League Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between Horizon League schools. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. withing 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees). The "-" value in column(s) means that the data has not been reported or available.
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Public, 4 years | 61% | - | 78% | 44 |
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Public, 4 years | 56% | 20% | 71% | 48 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Public, 4 years | 50% | - | 77% | 35 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Private, 4 years | 72% | 23% | 85% | 59 |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Public, 4 years | 57% | 27% | 75% | 50 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Public, 4 years | 48% | 39% | 69% | 32 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH Public, 4 years | 43% | - | 64% | 31 |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Public, 4 years | 48% | 19% | 78% | 34 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Public, 4 years | 52% | - | 69% | 38 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Public, 4 years | 47% | - | 72% | 36 |
| Average | 53% | 26% | 74% | 41 |
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