Southeastern Conference (SEC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools is 76.1%. 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 12.4% and the average retention rate is 89.6% (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 92% and Mississippi State University has the lowest graduation rate of 63% and .
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has the highest transfer-out rate of 20% and University of Florida has the lowest transfer-out rate of 6% and .
- University of Florida has the highest retention rate of 97% and Mississippi State University has the lowest retention rate of 81% and .
8 Southeastern Conference (SEC) members made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
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 | 72% | 18% | 87% | 60 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL Public, 4 years | 80% | 12% | 93% | 73 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Public, 4 years | 69% | - | 86% | 61 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL Public, 4 years | 90% | 6% | 97% | 96 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA Public, 4 years | 88% | 7% | 94% | 91 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Public, 4 years | 68% | - | 85% | 40 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Public, 4 years | 69% | - | 84% | 50 |
| University of Mississippi University, MS Public, 4 years | 67% | - | 89% | 33 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Public, 4 years | 63% | - | 81% | 31 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Public, 4 years | 75% | - | 89% | 66 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Public, 4 years | 78% | 15% | 90% | 56 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Public, 4 years | 72% | 20% | 89% | 41 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Private, 4 years | 92% | - | 96% | 100 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX Public, 4 years | 83% | 9% | 95% | 92 |
| Average | 76% | 12% | 90% | 64 |
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