Outcomes at Massachusetts-Boston
Graduation Rate
51.01%
Transfer-out Rate
24.85%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 51.01% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 784 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,537 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 24.85% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Massachusetts-Boston and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Massachusetts-Boston. 784 students have completed and 382 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 63 students still enrolled and 308 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,537 | 1,537 |
| Completers | 784 (51.01%) | 784 |
| Transfer-out | 382 (24.85%) | 382 |
| Still Enrolled | 63 (4.10%) | 63 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 308 (20.04%) | 308 |
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, 431 students have completed in 4 years and additional 280 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 431 (28.04%) |
174 (23.61%) |
257 (32.13%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 280 (18.22%) |
114 (15.47%) |
166 (20.75%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 73 (4.75%) |
38 (5.16%) |
35 (4.38%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.01% (784/1,537) | 44.23% (326/737) | 57.25% (458/800) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.00% (1/4) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/3) |
| Asian | 61.11% (154/252) | 53.28% (73/137) | 70.43% (81/115) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 44.19% (95/215) | 35.44% (28/79) | 49.26% (67/136) |
| Hispanic | 48.16% (131/272) | 42.37% (50/118) | 52.60% (81/154) |
| White | 50.58% (261/516) | 41.49% (100/241) | 58.55% (161/275) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 44.00% (22/50) | 42.11% (8/19) | 45.16% (14/31) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (19/38) | 54.17% (13/24) | 42.86% (6/14) |