Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) schools is 53.0%. 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 17.4% and the average retention rate is 71.0% (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 71% and Tennessee State University has the lowest graduation rate of 34% and .
- Eastern Illinois University has the highest transfer-out rate of 29% and Tennessee State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2% and .
- Belmont University has the highest retention rate of 87% and Tennessee State University has the lowest retention rate of 33% and .
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 | 55% | 26% | 65% | 18 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Public, 4 years | 47% | 29% | 72% | 67 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Public, 4 years | 57% | 23% | 76% | 55 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Public, 4 years | 50% | - | 77% | 30 |
| Morehead State University Morehead, KY Public, 4 years | 52% | 4% | 65% | 25 |
| Murray State University Murray, KY Public, 4 years | 61% | - | 76% | 17 |
| Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Public, 4 years | 58% | - | 76% | 35 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Public, 4 years | 40% | - | 70% | 34 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN Private, 4 years | 71% | - | 87% | 57 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Public, 4 years | 53% | 18% | 77% | 75 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Public, 4 years | 34% | 2% | 33% | 25 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Public, 4 years | 58% | 20% | 78% | 50 |
| Average | 53% | 17% | 71% | 41 |
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