Outcomes at NDSU
Graduation Rate
63.17%
Transfer-out Rate
22.81%
Retention Rate
75.00%
The graduation rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 63.17% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. 1,559 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,468 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 22.81% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 75% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between North Dakota State University-Main Campus and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. 1,559 students have completed and 563 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 48 students still enrolled and 298 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,468 | 2,468 |
| Completers | 1,559 (63.17%) | 1,559 |
| Transfer-out | 563 (22.81%) | 563 |
| Still Enrolled | 48 (1.94%) | 48 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 298 (12.07%) | 298 |
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, 1,068 students have completed in 4 years and additional 414 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,068 (43.27%) |
503 (37.99%) |
565 (49.39%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 414 (16.77%) |
238 (17.98%) |
176 (15.38%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 77 (3.12%) |
44 (3.32%) |
33 (2.88%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63.17% (1,559/2,468) | 59.29% (785/1,324) | 67.66% (774/1,144) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (3/6) | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Asian | 57.14% (20/35) | 45.00% (9/20) | 73.33% (11/15) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 35.71% (25/70) | 31.91% (15/47) | 43.48% (10/23) |
| Hispanic | 48.19% (40/83) | 44.74% (17/38) | 51.11% (23/45) |
| White | 65.11% (1,396/2,144) | 61.51% (708/1,151) | 69.28% (688/993) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 52.81% (47/89) | 50.00% (22/44) | 55.56% (25/45) |
| Unknown | 64.71% (11/17) | 57.14% (4/7) | 70.00% (7/10) |