Outcomes at DePaul
Graduation Rate
69.35%
Transfer-out Rate
18.33%
Retention Rate
84.00%
The graduation rate at DePaul University is 69.35% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 1,699 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,450 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 18.33% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 84% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between DePaul University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at DePaul University. 1,699 students have completed and 449 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 33 students still enrolled and 269 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,450 | 2,450 |
| Completers | 1,699 (69.35%) | 1,699 |
| Transfer-out | 449 (18.33%) | 449 |
| Still Enrolled | 33 (1.35%) | 33 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 269 (10.98%) | 269 |
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, 1,418 students have completed in 4 years and additional 246 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,418 (57.88%) |
541 (52.37%) |
877 (61.89%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 246 (10.04%) |
122 (11.81%) |
124 (8.75%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 35 (1.43%) |
19 (1.84%) |
16 (1.13%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69.35% (1,699/2,450) | 66.02% (682/1,033) | 71.77% (1,017/1,417) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 40.00% (2/5) | 33.33% (1/3) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 76.22% (141/185) | 71.11% (64/90) | 81.05% (77/95) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 55.87% (100/179) | 55.41% (41/74) | 56.19% (59/105) |
| Hispanic | 61.12% (272/445) | 58.19% (103/177) | 63.06% (169/268) |
| White | 73.15% (1,000/1,367) | 68.99% (396/574) | 76.17% (604/793) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 64.91% (74/114) | 59.46% (22/37) | 67.53% (52/77) |
| Unknown | 68.92% (51/74) | 61.29% (19/31) | 74.42% (32/43) |