Outcomes at Georgia Southern
Graduation Rate
52.74%
Transfer-out Rate
26.49%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Georgia Southern University is 52.74% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 2,361 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,477 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 62.40%.
The transfer-out rate is 26.49% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Georgia Southern University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Georgia Southern University. 2,361 students have completed and 1,186 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 118 students still enrolled and 812 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,477 | 4,183 | 294 |
| Completers | 2,361 (52.74%) | 2,241 | 120 |
| Transfer-out | 1,186 (26.49%) | 1,081 | 105 |
| Still Enrolled | 118 (2.64%) | 109 | 9 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 812 (18.14%) | 752 | 60 |
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, 1,286 students have completed in 4 years and additional 757 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,286 (30.74%) |
429 (21.94%) |
857 (38.46%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 757 (18.10%) |
402 (20.56%) |
355 (15.93%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 196 (4.69%) |
119 (6.09%) |
77 (3.46%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52.74% (2,361/4,477) | 47.69% (971/2,036) | 56.94% (1,390/2,441) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 43.48% (10/23) | 40.00% (4/10) | 46.15% (6/13) |
| Asian | 55.05% (60/109) | 50.00% (33/66) | 62.79% (27/43) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 50.84% (513/1,009) | 44.47% (189/425) | 55.48% (324/584) |
| Hispanic | 48.04% (135/281) | 39.67% (48/121) | 54.38% (87/160) |
| White | 53.79% (1,513/2,813) | 49.11% (638/1,299) | 57.79% (875/1,514) |
| Two or More Race | 50.34% (75/149) | 45.00% (27/60) | 53.93% (48/89) |
| Unknown | 52.63% (10/19) | 53.85% (7/13) | 50.00% (3/6) |