Southland Conference Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Southland Conference schools is 48.1%. 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 27.0% and the average retention rate is 70.4% (full-time students) at Southland schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Abilene Christian University has the highest graduation rate of 59% and Lamar University has the lowest graduation rate of 37% and .
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has the highest transfer-out rate of 41% and Nicholls State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2% and .
- Abilene Christian University has the highest retention rate of 81% and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has the lowest retention rate of 58% and .
Southland Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between Southland 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Public, 4 years | 54% | 25% | 73% | 33 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Public, 4 years | 47% | 29% | 68% | 27 |
| University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Public, 4 years | 38% | 31% | 67% | 50 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Public, 4 years | 54% | 2% | 77% | 40 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Public, 4 years | 43% | - | 71% | 29 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Public, 4 years | 45% | - | 73% | 54 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years | 59% | - | 81% | - |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Public, 4 years | 40% | 41% | 58% | 46 |
| Houston Christian University Houston, TX Private, 4 years | 49% | 35% | 69% | 44 |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Private, 4 years | 51% | - | 71% | 25 |
| Lamar University Beaumont, TX Public, 4 years | 37% | 30% | 62% | 44 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Public, 4 years | 55% | 22% | 73% | 61 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Public, 4 years | 53% | 28% | 72% | 57 |
| Average | 48% | 27% | 70% | 43 |
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