Outcomes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduation Rate
49.34%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 49.34% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 823 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,668 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 66.40%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. 823 students have completed. In addition, 26 students still enrolled and 819 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,668 | 1,616 | 52 |
| Completers | 823 (49.34%) | 787 | 36 |
| Still Enrolled | 26 (1.56%) | 25 | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 819 (49.10%) | 804 | 15 |
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, 566 students have completed in 4 years and additional 175 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 566 (35.02%) |
231 (28.48%) |
335 (41.61%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 175 (10.83%) |
94 (11.59%) |
81 (10.06%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 44 (2.72%) |
22 (2.71%) |
22 (2.73%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49.34% (823/1,668) | 43.86% (375/855) | 55.10% (448/813) |
| Asian | 50.00% (8/16) | 40.00% (4/10) | 66.67% (4/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 29.06% (111/382) | 23.84% (41/172) | 33.33% (70/210) |
| Hispanic | 36.27% (70/193) | 26.21% (27/103) | 47.78% (43/90) |
| White | 60.29% (589/977) | 54.67% (281/514) | 66.52% (308/463) |
| Two or More Race | 41.56% (32/77) | 31.58% (12/38) | 51.28% (20/39) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |