Mountain West Conference (MW) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Mountain West Conference (MW) schools is 63.5%. 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 10.5% and the average retention rate is 80.6% (full-time students) at MW schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- United States Air Force Academy has the highest graduation rate of 99% and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the lowest graduation rate of 47% and .
- University of Wyoming has the highest transfer-out rate of 24% and California State University-Fresno has the lowest transfer-out rate of 1% and .
- United States Air Force Academy has the highest retention rate of 94% and University of New Mexico-Main Campus has the lowest retention rate of 72% and .
6 Mountain West Conference (MW) members made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - San Diego State, Colorado State, Boise State, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah State. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
MW Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between MW 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Public, 4 years | 56% | 1% | 76% | 42 |
| San Diego State University San Diego, CA Public, 4 years | 78% | 1% | 89% | 58 |
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA Public, 4 years | 68% | 2% | 85% | 56 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Public, 4 years | 66% | 18% | 86% | 67 |
| United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Public, 4 years | 99% | - | 94% | - |
| Boise State University Boise, ID Public, 4 years | 59% | 17% | 79% | 46 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Public, 4 years | 47% | - | 77% | 46 |
| University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Public, 4 years | 61% | - | 80% | 48 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Public, 4 years | 51% | - | 72% | 39 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT Public, 4 years | 54% | - | 74% | 44 |
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Public, 4 years | 60% | 24% | 75% | 35 |
| Average | 64% | 11% | 81% | 48 |
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