Outcomes at South Alabama
Graduation Rate
47.67%
Transfer-out Rate
30.03%
Retention Rate
69.00%
The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is 47.67% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. 932 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,955 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 59.90%.
The transfer-out rate is 30.03% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The retention rate (full-time students) is 69% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of South Alabama and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of South Alabama. 932 students have completed and 587 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 48 students still enrolled and 388 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Completers | 932 (47.67%) | 932 |
| Transfer-out | 587 (30.03%) | 587 |
| Still Enrolled | 48 (2.46%) | 48 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 388 (19.85%) | 388 |
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, 620 students have completed in 4 years and additional 233 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 620 (31.71%) |
212 (23.37%) |
408 (38.93%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 233 (11.92%) |
112 (12.35%) |
121 (11.55%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 69 (3.53%) |
38 (4.19%) |
31 (2.96%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47.67% (932/1,955) | 40.35% (366/907) | 54.01% (566/1,048) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 53.33% (8/15) | 42.86% (3/7) | 62.50% (5/8) |
| Asian | 57.58% (19/33) | 41.67% (5/12) | 66.67% (14/21) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 45.14% (172/381) | 37.66% (58/154) | 50.22% (114/227) |
| Hispanic | 37.97% (30/79) | 43.33% (13/30) | 34.69% (17/49) |
| White | 53.41% (627/1,174) | 50.29% (261/519) | 55.88% (366/655) |
| Two or More Race | 48.15% (39/81) | 35.71% (10/28) | 54.72% (29/53) |
| Unknown | 52.00% (13/25) | 40.00% (2/5) | 55.00% (11/20) |