Patriot League Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Patriot League schools is 86.9%. 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 5.3% and the average retention rate is 91.7% (full-time students) at Patriot League schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- College of the Holy Cross has the highest graduation rate of 91% and Loyola University Maryland has the lowest graduation rate of 78% and .
- Bucknell University has the highest transfer-out rate of 9% and College of the Holy Cross has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2% and .
- United States Naval Academy has the highest retention rate of 97% and Loyola University Maryland has the lowest retention rate of 85% and .
1 Patriot League member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Colgate. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
Patriot League Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between Patriot League 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University Washington, DC Private, 4 years | 79% | - | 86% | 57 |
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Private, 4 years | 78% | 4% | 85% | 100 |
| United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD Public, 4 years | 89% | - | 97% | - |
| Boston University Boston, MA Private, 4 years | 88% | - | 94% | - |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA Private, 4 years | 91% | 2% | 95% | - |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY Private, 4 years | 91% | 6% | 94% | - |
| United States Military Academy West Point, NY Public, 4 years | 87% | 3% | 94% | - |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Private, 4 years | 86% | 9% | 91% | - |
| Lafayette College Easton, PA Private, 4 years | 89% | 8% | 90% | - |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Private, 4 years | 91% | - | 91% | - |
| Average | 87% | 5% | 92% | 79 |
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