2024 District Of Columbia Colleges Graduation Rate Comparison
For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate at District Of Columbia colleges is 62.1%. 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 18.3% and the average retention rate is 72.4% (full-time students).
District Of Columbia 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.
- Georgetown University has the highest graduation rate of 95% and Strayer University-Global Region has the lowest graduation rate of 31% and .
- Gallaudet University has the highest transfer-out rate of 27% and Strayer University-Global Region has the lowest transfer-out rate of 10% and .
- Georgetown University has the highest retention rate of 97% and Strayer University-Global Region has the lowest retention rate of 33% and .
Graduation Rate Comparison Between District Of Columbia Colleges
The following table lists District Of Columbia 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 79% | - | 86% | 57 |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 76% | - | 88% | - |
| University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Public, 4 years four-years | 35% | 13% | 54% | 19 |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 43% | 27% | 73% | - |
| George Washington University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 84% | - | 90% | 75 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 95% | - | 97% | 100 |
| Howard University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 70% | 19% | 88% | 40 |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 18% | 36% | 100% | 50 |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Washington, DC Private, 2-4 years | 100% | - | 33% | - |
| Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 38% | 20% | 69% | 52 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 50% | - | 86% | - |
| Career Technical Institute Washington, DC Private, 2-4 years | 57% | - | 76% | - |
| Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 31% | 10% | 33% | 33 |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health Washington, DC Private, 2-4 years | 93% | 3% | 74% | 67 |
| Average | 62% | 18% | 72% | 55 |