Outcomes at DSU
Graduation Rate
44.44%
Transfer-out Rate
19.30%
Retention Rate
57.00%
The graduation rate at Dickinson State University is 44.44% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. 76 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 171 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 40.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 19.30% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 57% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Dickinson State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Dickinson State University. 76 students have completed and 33 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 4 students still enrolled and 58 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 171 | 148 | 23 |
| Completers | 76 (44.44%) | 71 | 5 |
| Transfer-out | 33 (19.30%) | 28 | 5 |
| Still Enrolled | 4 (2.34%) | 2 | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 58 (33.92%) | 47 | 11 |
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, 24 students have completed in 4 years and additional 32 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 24 (16.22%) |
12 (15.00%) |
12 (17.65%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 32 (21.62%) |
18 (22.50%) |
14 (20.59%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 11 (7.43%) |
8 (10.00%) |
3 (4.41%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44.44% (76/171) | 42.86% (39/91) | 46.25% (37/80) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.00% (1/4) | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Hispanic | 30.77% (4/13) | 20.00% (1/5) | 37.50% (3/8) |
| White | 48.12% (64/133) | 46.58% (34/73) | 50.00% (30/60) |
| Two or More Race | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/3) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (2/2) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (2/2) |