Mid-American Conference (MAC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Mid-American Conference (MAC) schools is 60.1%. 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 20.4% and the average retention rate is 75.3% (full-time students) at MAC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Miami University-Oxford has the highest graduation rate of 80% and Eastern Michigan University has the lowest graduation rate of 45% and .
- University of Akron Main Campus has the highest transfer-out rate of 27% and Kent State University at Kent has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6% and .
- Miami University-Oxford has the highest retention rate of 89% and Northern Illinois University has the lowest retention rate of 65% and .
1 Mid-American Conference (MAC) member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Akron. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
MAC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between MAC 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Public, 4 years | 53% | - | 65% | 29 |
| Ball State University Muncie, IN Public, 4 years | 63% | 23% | 73% | 57 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Public, 4 years | 61% | - | 72% | 42 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Public, 4 years | 45% | - | 66% | 25 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Public, 4 years | 55% | 26% | 77% | 43 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Public, 4 years | 73% | 17% | 84% | 67 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Public, 4 years | 47% | 27% | 68% | 40 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Public, 4 years | 61% | 23% | 77% | 57 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Public, 4 years | 64% | 6% | 78% | 60 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Public, 4 years | 80% | 14% | 89% | 60 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Public, 4 years | 65% | 27% | 79% | 53 |
| University of Toledo Toledo, OH Public, 4 years | 54% | - | 75% | 42 |
| Average | 60% | 20% | 75% | 48 |
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