Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) schools is 52.3%. 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 25.3% and the average retention rate is 72.0% (full-time students) at OVC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Belmont University has the highest graduation rate of 72% and Tennessee State University has the lowest graduation rate of 32% and .
- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has the highest transfer-out rate of 29% and Tennessee Technological University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 19% and .
- Belmont University has the highest retention rate of 84% and Tennessee State University has the lowest retention rate of 62% and .
1 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Morehead State. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
OVC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between OVC 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Public, 4 years | 52% | 26% | 66% | 28 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Public, 4 years | 54% | 28% | 71% | 43 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Public, 4 years | 53% | 29% | 71% | 18 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Public, 4 years | 49% | - | 77% | 44 |
| Morehead State University Morehead, KY Public, 4 years | 47% | - | 68% | 25 |
| Murray State University Murray, KY Public, 4 years | 58% | - | 77% | 29 |
| Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Public, 4 years | 56% | - | 73% | 39 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Public, 4 years | 43% | - | 66% | 22 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN Private, 4 years | 72% | - | 84% | 43 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Public, 4 years | 52% | 21% | 71% | 86 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Public, 4 years | 32% | 29% | 62% | 18 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Public, 4 years | 60% | 19% | 78% | 38 |
| Average | 52% | 25% | 72% | 36 |
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