Graduation Rate at Clemson University
At Clemson University, the graduation rate is 82 % within 150% normal time, the retention rate is 93 %, and the transfer-out rate is 6 %, as of August 31, 2017. The graduation rate at Clemson University is higher the average rate when comparing similar colleges (72.13% in average - Public Research University (very high research activity)).
Graduation Rates in Reasonable Completion Time
2,380 students out of 2,899 candidates were completed their courses within 150% normal time at Clemson University.
By gender, 1,181 male and 1,199 female students graduated the school last year completing their jobs in the period. The graduation rate at Clemson University is higher the average rate when comparing similar colleges (72.13% in average - Public Research University (very high research activity)).
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,899 | 2,380 | 82.10% |
| Men | 1,508 | 1,181 | 78.32% |
| Women | 1,391 | 1,199 | 86.20% |
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Graduation Rate By Race/Ethnicity
Graduation rates of American Indian or Alaska Native students is 60.00%, Asian students is 79.31%, Black (Non-Hispanic) students is 63.64%, Hispanic students is 77.63%, White students is 83.99%, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students is 75.00%, Two or More Race students is 84.06%, and Unknown students is 90.00% at Clemson University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60.00%(3/5) | 66.67%(2/3) | 50.00%(1/2) |
| Asian | 79.31%(46/58) | 76.47%(26/34) | 83.33%(20/24) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 63.64%(147/231) | 55.17%(64/116) | 72.17%(83/115) |
| Hispanic | 77.63%(59/76) | 73.91%(34/46) | 83.33%(25/30) |
| White | 83.99%(2,030/2,417) | 80.51%(1,012/1,257) | 87.76%(1,018/1,160) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 75.00%(3/4) | - | 100.00%(3/3) |
| Two or More Race | 84.06%(58/69) | 84.85%(28/33) | 83.33%(30/36) |
| Unknown | 90.00%(18/20) | 80.00%(8/10) | 100.00%(10/10) |
Graduation Rate By Completion Time Period
1,716 students completed their courses in 4 years (or 100% normal time) and 584 finished in 5 years (or 125% normal time). And additional 1,796 students graduated within 6 years (or 150% normal time).
Transfer-out and Retention Rates
The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing total number of students who are known to have transferred out of other institution within 150% of normal time to completion into total number of students, At Clemson University, the transfer-out rate is 5.73%. The transfer-out rate at Clemson University is much lower the average rate when comparing similar colleges (14.80% in average - Public Research University (very high research activity)).
By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. At Clemson University, the retention rate is 93% for full-time students and 67 % for part-time students last year. The retention rate at Clemson University is relatively higher the average rate when comparing similar colleges (88.38% 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 student visa, such as F visa, in United States. At Clemson University, 16 of 19 non-resident alien students completed their studies and the graduation rate was 84.21%.
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