Outcomes at C of Charleston
Graduation Rate
64.66%
Transfer-out Rate
26.44%
Retention Rate
80.00%
The graduation rate at College of Charleston is 64.66% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 1,511 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,337 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 50.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 26.44% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 80% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between College of Charleston and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at College of Charleston. 1,511 students have completed and 618 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 24 students still enrolled and 184 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,337 | 2,337 |
| Completers | 1,511 (64.66%) | 1,511 |
| Transfer-out | 618 (26.44%) | 618 |
| Still Enrolled | 24 (1.03%) | 24 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 184 (7.87%) | 184 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,326 students have completed in 4 years and additional 153 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,326 (56.74%) |
394 (52.25%) |
932 (58.88%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 153 (6.55%) |
64 (8.49%) |
89 (5.62%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 32 (1.37%) |
15 (1.99%) |
17 (1.07%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64.66% (1,511/2,337) | 62.73% (473/754) | 65.57% (1,038/1,583) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 70.00% (7/10) | 33.33% (1/3) | 85.71% (6/7) |
| Asian | 71.88% (46/64) | 64.71% (11/17) | 74.47% (35/47) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 57.64% (117/203) | 50.00% (30/60) | 60.84% (87/143) |
| Hispanic | 59.52% (75/126) | 52.78% (19/36) | 62.22% (56/90) |
| White | 65.09% (1,182/1,816) | 64.06% (385/601) | 65.60% (797/1,215) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 66.67% (4/6) | 50.00% (1/2) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Two or More Race | 76.06% (54/71) | 75.00% (15/20) | 76.47% (39/51) |
| Unknown | 64.00% (16/25) | 66.67% (4/6) | 63.16% (12/19) |