Outcomes at South Carolina State
Graduation Rate
34.36%
Transfer-out Rate
26.71%
Retention Rate
68.00%
The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is 34.36% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 211 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 614 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 53.71%.
The transfer-out rate is 26.71% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 68% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between South Carolina State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at South Carolina State University. 211 students have completed and 164 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 25 students still enrolled and 214 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 614 | 614 |
| Completers | 211 (34.36%) | 211 |
| Transfer-out | 164 (26.71%) | 164 |
| Still Enrolled | 25 (4.07%) | 25 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 214 (34.85%) | 214 |
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, 112 students have completed in 4 years and additional 75 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 112 (18.24%) |
44 (14.47%) |
68 (21.94%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 75 (12.21%) |
34 (11.18%) |
41 (13.23%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 24 (3.91%) |
9 (2.96%) |
15 (4.84%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34.36% (211/614) | 28.62% (87/304) | 40.00% (124/310) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.00% (1/4) | 0.00% (0/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 33.95% (202/595) | 28.28% (84/297) | 39.60% (118/298) |
| Hispanic | 25.00% (1/4) | - (0/0) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| White | 70.00% (7/10) | 60.00% (3/5) | 80.00% (4/5) |