Outcomes at K-State
Graduation Rate
68.57%
Transfer-out Rate
19.79%
Retention Rate
86.00%
The graduation rate at Kansas State University is 68.57% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. 2,422 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,532 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.20%.
The transfer-out rate is 19.79% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 86% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Kansas State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Kansas State University. 2,422 students have completed and 699 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 54 students still enrolled and 357 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,532 | 3,527 | 5 |
| Completers | 2,422 (68.57%) | 2,419 | 3 |
| Transfer-out | 699 (19.79%) | 699 | - |
| Still Enrolled | 54 (1.53%) | 52 | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 357 (10.11%) | 357 | - |
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, 1,650 students have completed in 4 years and additional 666 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,650 (46.78%) |
728 (40.81%) |
922 (52.90%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 666 (18.88%) |
398 (22.31%) |
268 (15.38%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 100 (2.84%) |
75 (4.20%) |
25 (1.43%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68.57% (2,422/3,532) | 67.39% (1,205/1,788) | 69.78% (1,217/1,744) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 64.71% (11/17) | 70.00% (7/10) | 57.14% (4/7) |
| Asian | 62.26% (33/53) | 61.90% (13/21) | 62.50% (20/32) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 51.35% (57/111) | 47.27% (26/55) | 55.36% (31/56) |
| Hispanic | 55.51% (141/254) | 50.37% (68/135) | 61.34% (73/119) |
| White | 71.86% (2,028/2,822) | 71.07% (1,007/1,417) | 72.67% (1,021/1,405) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 42.86% (3/7) | 75.00% (3/4) | 0.00% (0/3) |
| Two or More Race | 60.13% (92/153) | 62.67% (47/75) | 57.69% (45/78) |
| Unknown | 68.18% (15/22) | 75.00% (6/8) | 64.29% (9/14) |