Outcomes at CSM
Graduation Rate
32.28%
Transfer-out Rate
15.43%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at College of Southern Maryland is 32.28% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Maryland. 295 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 914 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 22.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 15.43% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Maryland. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Maryland.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between College of Southern Maryland and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at College of Southern Maryland. 295 students have completed and 141 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 113 students still enrolled and 365 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 914 | 407 | 507 |
| Completers | 295 (32.28%) | 111 (27.27%) | 184 (36.29%) |
| Transfer-out | 141 (15.43%) | 53 (13.02%) | 88 (17.36%) |
| Still Enrolled | 113 (12.36%) | 52 (12.78%) | 61 (12.03%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 365 (39.93%) | 191 (46.93%) | 174 (34.32%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 10 students have completed in 2 years and additional 37 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 295 (32.28%) |
111 (27.27%) |
184 (36.29%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 37 (4.05%) |
13 (3.19%) |
24 (4.73%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 258 (28.23%) |
98 (24.08%) |
160 (31.56%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 140 (15.32%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 10 (1.09%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 130 (14.22%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32.28% (295/914) | 27.27% (111/407) | 36.29% (184/507) |
| Asian | 38.64% (17/44) | 31.58% (6/19) | 44.00% (11/25) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 19.64% (44/224) | 13.00% (13/100) | 25.00% (31/124) |
| Hispanic | 26.19% (22/84) | 26.19% (11/42) | 26.19% (11/42) |
| White | 40.09% (180/449) | 35.18% (70/199) | 44.00% (110/250) |
| Two or More Race | 27.91% (24/86) | 20.00% (7/35) | 33.33% (17/51) |
| Unknown | 35.71% (5/14) | 37.50% (3/8) | 33.33% (2/6) |