Graduation Rate at Stanford University
At Stanford University, the graduation rate is 95 % within 150% normal time, the retention rate is 86 %, as of August 31, 2021.
Its graduation rate is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (92.21% in average - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
Graduation Rates in Reasonable Completion Time
For the academic year 2020-2021, 1,597 students out of 1,677 candidates have completed their courses within 150% normal time (i.e. in 6 years for 4-years BS degree) at Stanford University.
By gender, 809 male and 788 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 (92.21% in average - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,677 | 1,597 | 95.23% |
| Men | 856 | 809 | 94.51% |
| Women | 821 | 788 | 95.98% |
Graduation Rate By Race/Ethnicity
The graduation rate of American Indian or Alaska Native students is 82.35%, rate of Asian students is 95.98%, rate of Black (Non-Hispanic) students is 95.05%, rate of Hispanic students is 97.40%, rate of White students is 95.02%, rate of Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students is 85.71%, rate of Two or More Race students is 94.57%, and rate of Unknown students is 100.00% at Stanford University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 82.35%(14/17) | 88.89%(8/9) | 75.00%(6/8) |
| Asian | 95.98%(334/348) | 95.18%(158/166) | 96.70%(176/182) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 95.05%(96/101) | 96.00%(48/50) | 94.12%(48/51) |
| Hispanic | 97.40%(262/269) | 96.91%(157/162) | 98.13%(105/107) |
| White | 95.02%(591/622) | 92.91%(275/296) | 96.93%(316/326) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 85.71%(6/7) | 100.00%(2/2) | 80.00%(4/5) |
| Two or More Race | 94.57%(174/184) | 97.65%(83/85) | 91.92%(91/99) |
| Unknown | 100.00%(1/1) | - | 100.00%(1/1) |
Graduation Rate By Completion Time Period
For BS degrees, 1,241 students completed their courses in 4 years (or 100% normal time) and 271 finished in 5 years (or 125% normal time). An additional 1,326 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 Stanford University, the transfer-out rate is 0.48%.
By definition, the retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. At Stanford University, the retention rate is 86% last year. Its retention rate is relatively lower than the average rate when comparing similar colleges (92.00% in average - Private (not-for-profit) 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 Stanford University, 119 of 128 non-resident alien students completed their studies and the graduation rate was 92.97%.
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