64.84% Students Idaho Colleges Completed in 150% of Normal Program Length

64.84%

Graduation Rate

10.60%

Transfer-out rate

71.48%

Retention Rate

The average graduation rate of Idaho colleges is 64.84%. It means that 64.84% of students have completed their studies within 150% of program length.

For the bachelor's degree (BS) in 4-year Idaho colleges, the average graduation rate is 49.50%, which means 49.50% of students earned BS degree in 6 years after enrolling first year.

In Idaho 2-year institutions (i.e. community colleges), the average graduation rate is 62.33%.

For Idaho colleges, Northwest Nazarene University has the highest graduation rate of 71.01% among 4-year colleges. For Idaho community colleges, Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg has the highest graduation rate of 87.34%.

Graduation Rate By School Level and Completion Time for Idaho Colleges

The following table compares graduation rates between Idaho colleges. For 4-year colleges, the rates are based on the time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree, which typically requires 4 years of study. Therefore, 100% normal time means 4-year, 125% normal time means 5-years, and the 150% normal time means 6 years.

For community colleges (2-4 year schools) and trade schools, the completion time to measure graduation rates vary depending on the length of the program. For example, 150% normal time for 1-year certificate programs is 18 months and 3 years for 2-years associate degree.

Graduation Rate Comparison between Idaho Colleges
SchoolGraduation Rate
(Completers)		Transfer-out RateRetention Rate
In 100% Normal TimeIn 125% Normal TimeIn 150% Normal Time
Carrington College-BoiseCommunity College52.38%-61.90%-70%
Boise Bible College4-Year College, private30.00%-30.00%11%56%
Boise State University4-Year College, public41.42%55.87%59.27%22%79%
College of Eastern Idaho4-Year College, public27.75%-66.49%11%60%
Idaho State University4-Year College, public19.45%30.80%35.15%2%72%
University of Idaho4-Year College, public43.23%54.70%57.28%21%76%
The College of Idaho4-Year College, private57.95%62.19%62.54%25%82%
Lewis-Clark State College4-Year College, public21.89%31.07%32.25%5%61%
Aveda Institute-Twin FallsTrade School18.92%-72.97%-44%
North Idaho CollegeCommunity College28.71%-37.52%17%63%
Northwest Nazarene University4-Year College, private58.70%68.84%71.01%-77%
Nathan Layne Institute of CosmetologyTrade School9.52%-85.71%-82%
Brigham Young University-Idaho4-Year College, private20.55%37.05%50.28%2%71%
College of Southern Idaho4-Year College, public---12%100%
Headmasters School of Hair DesignTrade School48.65%-67.57%-87%
The Salon Professional Academy-NampaTrade School38.10%-90.48%-86%
Paul Mitchell the School-BoiseTrade School11.39%-73.42%-84%
New Saint Andrews College4-Year College, private65.79%-65.79%2%85%
Cosmetology School of Arts & SciencesTrade School45.83%-75.00%-50%
Evans Hairstyling College-RexburgCommunity College87.34%-87.34%-92%
Paul Mitchell the School-RexburgTrade School22.35%-84.71%-96%
College of Western Idaho4-Year College, public19.13%-49.75%15%66%
Oliver Finley Academy of CosmetologyTrade School1.59%-88.10%6%90%
Paul Mitchell the School-Twin FallsTrade School22.73%-63.64%-82%
Milan Institute-BoiseTrade School----88%
Integrated Massage Therapy ServicesTrade School62.50%-62.50%6%-
Aveda Institute-BoiseTrade School24.44%-88.89%-19%
Boise Barber CollegeTrade School1.89%-50.94%2%89%
Austin Kade AcademyTrade School5.88%-94.12%-22%
Paul Mitchell the School-NampaTrade School8.33%-66.67%-91%
Rexburg College of Massage TherapyTrade School-----
NYSMedical&Dental Assistants - American Institute of Clinical MassageTrade School-----
Paul Mitchell The School Boise -Paul Mitchell The School Coeur d'AleneTrade School-----
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus4-Year College, private----40%
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus4-Year College, private----56%
Premiere Aesthetics Institute-MeridianTrade School--100.00%--