Outcomes at CU Boulder
Graduation Rate
74.74%
Transfer-out Rate
15.49%
Retention Rate
88.00%
The graduation rate at University of Colorado Boulder is 74.74% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. 4,759 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 6,367 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.60%.
The transfer-out rate is 15.49% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The retention rate (full-time students) is 88% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Colorado Boulder and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Colorado Boulder. 4,759 students have completed and 986 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 87 students still enrolled and 535 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 6,367 | 6,367 |
| Completers | 4,759 (74.74%) | 4,759 |
| Transfer-out | 986 (15.49%) | 986 |
| Still Enrolled | 87 (1.37%) | 87 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 535 (8.40%) | 535 |
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, 3,653 students have completed in 4 years and additional 941 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 3,653 (57.37%) |
1,751 (49.93%) |
1,902 (66.50%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 941 (14.78%) |
641 (18.28%) |
300 (10.49%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 165 (2.59%) |
117 (3.34%) |
48 (1.68%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74.74% (4,759/6,367) | 71.54% (2,509/3,507) | 78.67% (2,250/2,860) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 57.14% (8/14) | 55.56% (5/9) | 60.00% (3/5) |
| Asian | 82.73% (297/359) | 79.68% (149/187) | 86.05% (148/172) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 67.37% (64/95) | 62.50% (35/56) | 74.36% (29/39) |
| Hispanic | 67.38% (535/794) | 64.02% (274/428) | 71.31% (261/366) |
| White | 75.97% (3,200/4,212) | 72.78% (1,655/2,274) | 79.72% (1,545/1,938) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 66.67% (4/6) | 66.67% (2/3) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Two or More Race | 75.13% (299/398) | 73.53% (150/204) | 76.80% (149/194) |
| Unknown | 57.14% (8/14) | 66.67% (6/9) | 40.00% (2/5) |