Southeastern Conference (SEC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools is 78.0%. 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 11.7% and the average retention rate is 90.8% (full-time students) at SEC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Vanderbilt University has the highest graduation rate of 94% and Mississippi State University has the lowest graduation rate of 67% and .
- The University of Alabama has the highest transfer-out rate of 17% and University of Florida has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5% and .
- University of Florida has the highest retention rate of 98% and Mississippi State University has the lowest retention rate of 83% and .
SEC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between SEC 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Public, 4 years | 73% | 17% | 89% | 50 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL Public, 4 years | 82% | 12% | 95% | 71 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Public, 4 years | 71% | - | 86% | 63 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL Public, 4 years | 91% | 5% | 98% | 72 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA Public, 4 years | 90% | 7% | 94% | 96 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Public, 4 years | 71% | - | 87% | 39 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Public, 4 years | 69% | - | 85% | 30 |
| University of Mississippi University, MS Public, 4 years | 72% | - | 87% | 53 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Public, 4 years | 67% | - | 83% | 47 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Public, 4 years | 75% | - | 93% | 67 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Public, 4 years | 79% | 15% | 92% | 38 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Public, 4 years | 74% | 16% | 92% | 80 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Private, 4 years | 94% | - | 96% | 100 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Public, 4 years | 84% | 10% | 94% | 92 |
| Average | 78% | 12% | 91% | 64 |
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