2024 Delaware Colleges Graduation Rate Comparison
For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate at Delaware colleges is 45.0%. 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 12.8% and the average retention rate is 74.7% (full-time students).
Delaware College Graduation, Transfer-out, Retention Rate Statistics
The next list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics. For that, we include only 4-year colleges and having more than 500 enrolled students.
- University of Delaware has the highest graduation rate of 79% and Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has the lowest graduation rate of 19% and .
- Wilmington University has the highest transfer-out rate of 28% and Delaware State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 5% and .
- University of Delaware has the highest retention rate of 91% and Wilmington University has the lowest retention rate of 56% and .
Graduation Rate Comparison Between Delaware Colleges
The following table lists Delaware colleges with graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. within 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees).
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE Public, 4 years four-years | 19% | 7% | - | - |
| Delaware State University Dover, DE Public, 4 years four-years | 45% | 5% | 75% | 13 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE Public, 4 years four-years | 79% | - | 91% | 62 |
| Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE Private, 4 years four-years | 67% | 11% | 72% | 33 |
| Wilmington University New Castle, DE Private, 4 years four-years | 19% | 28% | 56% | 23 |
| Delaware College of Art and Design Wilmington, DE Private, 2-4 years | 41% | - | 72% | - |
| Average | 45% | 13% | 75% | 49 |