Southern Conference (SoCon) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Southern Conference (SoCon) schools is 68.0%. 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 21.1% and the average retention rate is 83.1% (full-time students) at SoCon schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Wofford College has the highest graduation rate of 84% and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has the lowest graduation rate of 50% and .
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro has the highest transfer-out rate of 27% and Mercer University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 16% and .
- Samford University has the highest retention rate of 93% and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has the lowest retention rate of 73% and .
SoCon Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between SoCon 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University Birmingham, AL Private, 4 years | 77% | - | 93% | - |
| Mercer University Macon, GA Private, 4 years | 70% | 16% | 82% | 56 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Public, 4 years | 56% | 27% | 79% | 24 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Public, 4 years | 60% | 27% | 79% | 62 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC Public, 4 years | 75% | 17% | 86% | - |
| Furman University Greenville, SC Private, 4 years | 79% | 19% | 91% | - |
| Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Private, 4 years | 84% | - | 91% | - |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Public, 4 years | 53% | 22% | 76% | 62 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Public, 4 years | 50% | - | 73% | 41 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Public, 4 years | 76% | 20% | 81% | - |
| Average | 68% | 21% | 83% | 49 |
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