The Summit League Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of The Summit League schools is 56.9%. 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 25.4% and the average retention rate is 76.4% (full-time students) at The Summit League schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- University of Denver has the highest graduation rate of 77% and Purdue University Fort Wayne has the lowest graduation rate of 35% and .
- Western Illinois University has the highest transfer-out rate of 30% and North Dakota State University-Main Campus has the lowest transfer-out rate of 22% and .
- University of Denver has the highest retention rate of 88% and Purdue University Fort Wayne has the lowest retention rate of 63% and .
1 The Summit League member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - South Dakota State. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
The Summit League Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between The Summit League 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 Denver Denver, CO Private, 4 years | 77% | - | 88% | 67 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Public, 4 years | 47% | 30% | 67% | 29 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Public, 4 years | 35% | - | 63% | 41 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Public, 4 years | 49% | 26% | 74% | 36 |
| University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Public, 4 years | 63% | 24% | 79% | 34 |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND Public, 4 years | 63% | 22% | 75% | 29 |
| Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Private, 4 years | 62% | - | 81% | 45 |
| South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Public, 4 years | 59% | - | 79% | 39 |
| University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Public, 4 years | 57% | 25% | 82% | 53 |
| Average | 57% | 25% | 76% | 41 |
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