Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Western Athletic Conference (WAC) schools is 50.2%. 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 18.2% and the average retention rate is 74.2% (full-time students) at WAC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Seattle University has the highest graduation rate of 76% and Chicago State University has the lowest graduation rate of 15% and .
- Chicago State University has the highest transfer-out rate of 37% and California State University-Bakersfield has the lowest transfer-out rate of 3% and .
- Seattle University has the highest retention rate of 84% and Chicago State University has the lowest retention rate of 57% and .
WAC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between WAC 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years | 43% | - | 72% | 47 |
| California Baptist University Riverside, CA Private, 4 years | 62% | 25% | 74% | 38 |
| California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Public, 4 years | 50% | 3% | 79% | 62 |
| Chicago State University Chicago, IL Public, 4 years | 15% | 37% | 57% | 31 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Public, 4 years | 55% | - | 75% | 23 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Public, 4 years | 55% | - | 73% | 4 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Public, 4 years | 51% | 18% | 81% | 62 |
| Utah Valley University Orem, UT Public, 4 years | 45% | 8% | 73% | 49 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA Private, 4 years | 76% | - | 84% | 50 |
| Average | 50% | 18% | 74% | 41 |
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