Northeast Conference (NEC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Northeast Conference (NEC) schools is 63.4%. 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 26.0% and the average retention rate is 77.5% (full-time students) at NEC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Bryant University has the highest graduation rate of 82% and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has the lowest graduation rate of 51% and .
- Wagner College has the highest transfer-out rate of 37% and Bryant University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 13% and .
- Bryant University has the highest retention rate of 86% and LIU Brooklyn has the lowest retention rate of 64% and .
1 Northeast Conference (NEC) member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Wagner. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
NEC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between NEC 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Public, 4 years | 53% | 25% | 77% | 50 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Private, 4 years | 72% | - | 85% | 100 |
| Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Private, 4 years | 64% | 29% | 68% | - |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Private, 4 years | 51% | 31% | 76% | 29 |
| LIU Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY Private, 4 years | - | - | 64% | 33 |
| St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Private, 4 years | 53% | 26% | 70% | 100 |
| Wagner College Staten Island, NY Private, 4 years | 61% | 37% | 82% | - |
| Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Private, 4 years | 64% | 21% | 82% | 80 |
| Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Private, 4 years | 71% | - | 85% | - |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI Private, 4 years | 82% | 13% | 86% | - |
| Average | 63% | 26% | 78% | 65 |
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