Mountain West Conference (MW) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Mountain West Conference (MW) schools is 63.8%. 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 11.7% and the average retention rate is 82.5% (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 88% and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the lowest graduation rate of 51% and .
- University of Wyoming has the highest transfer-out rate of 24% and California State University-Fresno has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2% and .
- United States Air Force Academy has the highest retention rate of 97% and Utah State University has the lowest retention rate of 71% and .
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 | 57% | 2% | 82% | 43 |
| San Diego State University San Diego, CA Public, 4 years | 76% | 2% | 91% | 79 |
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA Public, 4 years | 69% | 4% | 87% | 62 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Public, 4 years | 67% | 16% | 86% | 54 |
| United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Public, 4 years | 88% | - | 97% | - |
| Boise State University Boise, ID Public, 4 years | 60% | 22% | 79% | 47 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Public, 4 years | 51% | - | 79% | 53 |
| University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Public, 4 years | 61% | - | 80% | 42 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Public, 4 years | 55% | - | 76% | 59 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT Public, 4 years | 59% | - | 71% | 42 |
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Public, 4 years | 59% | 24% | 80% | 54 |
| Average | 64% | 12% | 83% | 54 |
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