Outcomes at GovState
Graduation Rate
20.66%
Transfer-out Rate
39.91%
Retention Rate
56.00%
The graduation rate at Governors State University is 20.66% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 44 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 213 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 50.40%.
The transfer-out rate is 39.91% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 56% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Governors State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Governors State University. 44 students have completed and 85 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 10 students still enrolled and 74 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 213 | 213 |
| Completers | 44 (20.66%) | 44 |
| Transfer-out | 85 (39.91%) | 85 |
| Still Enrolled | 10 (4.69%) | 10 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 74 (34.74%) | 74 |
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, 31 students have completed in 4 years and additional 11 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 31 (14.55%) |
8 (9.41%) |
23 (17.97%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 11 (5.16%) |
6 (7.06%) |
5 (3.91%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 2 (0.94%) |
2 (2.35%) |
0 (0.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20.66% (44/213) | 18.82% (16/85) | 21.88% (28/128) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 16.18% (22/136) | 14.29% (7/49) | 17.24% (15/87) |
| Hispanic | 38.10% (8/21) | 75.00% (3/4) | 29.41% (5/17) |
| White | 32.50% (13/40) | 26.09% (6/23) | 41.18% (7/17) |
| Unknown | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/3) | 25.00% (1/4) |