Graduation Rate at University of Colorado Boulder
At University of Colorado Boulder, the graduation rate is 74 % within 150% normal time, the retention rate is 87 %, and the transfer-out rate is 16 %, as of August 31, 2022.
Its graduation rate is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (75.16% in average - public Research University (very high research activity)).
Graduation Rates in Reasonable Completion Time
For the academic year 2021-2022, 4,563 students out of 6,163 candidates have completed their courses within 150% normal time (i.e. in 6 years for 4-years BS degree) at University of Colorado Boulder.
By gender, 2,320 male and 2,243 female students graduated the school last year completing their jobs in the period. Its graduation rate is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (75.16% in average - public Research University (very high research activity)).
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,163 | 4,563 | 74.04% |
| Men | 3,292 | 2,320 | 70.47% |
| Women | 2,871 | 2,243 | 78.13% |
Graduation Rate By Race/Ethnicity
The graduation rate of American Indian or Alaska Native students is 31.25%, rate of Asian students is 78.70%, rate of Black (Non-Hispanic) students is 67.96%, rate of Hispanic students is 68.42%, rate of White students is 75.55%, rate of Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students is 40.00%, rate of Two or More Race students is 69.76%, and rate of Unknown students is 50.00% at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 31.25%(5/16) | 50.00%(4/8) | 12.50%(1/8) |
| Asian | 78.70%(266/338) | 75.14%(133/177) | 82.61%(133/161) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 67.96%(70/103) | 66.67%(36/54) | 69.39%(34/49) |
| Hispanic | 68.42%(494/722) | 65.16%(245/376) | 71.97%(249/346) |
| White | 75.55%(3,186/4,217) | 71.96%(1,594/2,215) | 79.52%(1,592/2,002) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 40.00%(2/5) | 66.67%(2/3) | - |
| Two or More Race | 69.76%(233/334) | 68.26%(114/167) | 71.26%(119/167) |
| Unknown | 50.00%(8/16) | 50.00%(3/6) | 50.00%(5/10) |
Graduation Rate By Completion Time Period
For BS degrees, 3,270 students completed their courses in 4 years (or 100% normal time) and 1,092 finished in 5 years (or 125% normal time). An additional 3,471 students graduated within 6 years (or 150% normal time).
Transfer-out and Retention Rates
The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing the total number of students who are known to have transferred out of other institutions within 150% of normal time to completion into the total number of students, At University of Colorado Boulder, the transfer-out rate is 15.92%. Its transfer-out rate is higher than the average rate when comparing similar colleges (14.11% in average - public Research University (very high research activity)).
By definition, the retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. At University of Colorado Boulder, the retention rate is 87% for full-time students and 66 % for part-time students last year. Its retention rate is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (88.21% in average - public Research University (very high research activity)).
Non-Resident Alien Graduation Rate
A non-resident alien student is not a US citizen/green card holder and studies with a student visa, such as an F visa, in the United States. At University of Colorado Boulder, 299 of 412 non-resident alien students completed their studies and the graduation rate was 72.57%.
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