Outcomes at South Carolina-Upstate
Graduation Rate
43.21%
Transfer-out Rate
39.00%
Retention Rate
64.00%
The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is 43.21% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 328 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 759 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 33.43%.
The transfer-out rate is 39.00% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 64% 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 Carolina-Upstate. 328 students have completed and 296 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 15 students still enrolled and 120 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 759 | 759 |
| Completers | 328 (43.21%) | 328 |
| Transfer-out | 296 (39.00%) | 296 |
| Still Enrolled | 15 (1.98%) | 15 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 120 (15.81%) | 120 |
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, 225 students have completed in 4 years and additional 85 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 225 (29.64%) |
57 (21.67%) |
168 (33.87%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 85 (11.20%) |
23 (8.75%) |
62 (12.50%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 18 (2.37%) |
6 (2.28%) |
12 (2.42%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43.21% (328/759) | 32.70% (86/263) | 48.79% (242/496) |
| Asian | 44.44% (8/18) | 27.27% (3/11) | 71.43% (5/7) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 37.15% (94/253) | 30.14% (22/73) | 40.00% (72/180) |
| Hispanic | 42.55% (20/47) | 28.57% (4/14) | 48.48% (16/33) |
| White | 47.70% (187/392) | 34.72% (50/144) | 55.24% (137/248) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 40.00% (10/25) | 42.86% (3/7) | 38.89% (7/18) |
| Unknown | 33.33% (4/12) | 14.29% (1/7) | 60.00% (3/5) |