Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) schools is 35.7%. 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 28.2% and the average retention rate is 68.1% (full-time students) at SWAC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Alcorn State University has the highest graduation rate of 57% and Texas Southern University has the lowest graduation rate of 22% and .
- Alabama State University has the highest transfer-out rate of 35% and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the lowest transfer-out rate of 24% and .
- Alcorn State University has the highest retention rate of 77% and Southern University and A & M College has the lowest retention rate of 60% and .
SWAC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between SWAC 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Public, 4 years | 24% | 33% | 70% | 21 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Public, 4 years | 30% | 35% | 70% | 21 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR Public, 4 years | 40% | 24% | 64% | 27 |
| Grambling State University Grambling, LA Public, 4 years | 36% | - | 66% | 60 |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Public, 4 years | 27% | - | 60% | 32 |
| Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Public, 4 years | 57% | - | 77% | 27 |
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS Public, 4 years | 51% | - | 62% | 24 |
| Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Public, 4 years | 27% | - | 70% | 67 |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Public, 4 years | 43% | 25% | 76% | 67 |
| Texas Southern University Houston, TX Public, 4 years | 22% | 24% | 66% | 43 |
| Average | 36% | 28% | 68% | 39 |
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