Southland Conference Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Southland Conference schools is 47.0%. 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 30.5% and the average retention rate is 69.1% (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 60% and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has the lowest graduation rate of 35% and .
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has the highest transfer-out rate of 44% and University of Central Arkansas has the lowest transfer-out rate of 23% and .
- Abilene Christian University has the highest retention rate of 79% and Lamar University has the lowest retention rate of 59% and .
1 Southland Conference member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - McNeese. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
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 | 50% | 23% | 74% | 20 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Public, 4 years | 46% | 26% | 69% | 52 |
| University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Public, 4 years | 38% | 34% | 61% | 15 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Public, 4 years | 45% | 27% | 75% | 86 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Public, 4 years | 46% | - | 61% | 24 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Public, 4 years | 43% | 32% | 71% | 51 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years | 60% | - | 79% | - |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Public, 4 years | 35% | 44% | 63% | 37 |
| Houston Baptist University Houston, TX Private, 4 years | 49% | 32% | 69% | 55 |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Private, 4 years | 53% | 30% | 70% | - |
| Lamar University Beaumont, TX Public, 4 years | 37% | 36% | 59% | 55 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Public, 4 years | 56% | 23% | 74% | 58 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Public, 4 years | 53% | 29% | 73% | 41 |
| Average | 47% | 31% | 69% | 45 |
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