Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) schools is 33.3%. 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 28.8% and the average retention rate is 65.7% (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 47% and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest graduation rate of 25% and .
- Alabama A & M University has the highest transfer-out rate of 34% and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the lowest transfer-out rate of 25% and .
- Alcorn State University has the highest retention rate of 81% and Texas Southern University has the lowest retention rate of 55% and .
1 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Grambling. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
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 | 26% | 34% | 59% | 25 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Public, 4 years | 27% | 34% | 60% | 20 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR Public, 4 years | 41% | 25% | 59% | 21 |
| Grambling State University Grambling, LA Public, 4 years | 36% | - | 72% | 47 |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Public, 4 years | 30% | - | 59% | 34 |
| Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Public, 4 years | 47% | - | 81% | 27 |
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS Public, 4 years | 34% | - | 77% | 56 |
| Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Public, 4 years | 25% | - | 62% | 10 |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Public, 4 years | 41% | 26% | 73% | 23 |
| Texas Southern University Houston, TX Public, 4 years | 26% | 25% | 55% | 32 |
| Average | 33% | 29% | 66% | 30 |
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