Outcomes at WSU
Graduation Rate
60.31%
Transfer-out Rate
21.74%
Retention Rate
84.00%
The graduation rate at Wayne State University is 60.31% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 1,445 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,396 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 21.74% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 84% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Wayne State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Wayne State University. 1,445 students have completed and 521 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 98 students still enrolled and 332 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,396 | 2,396 |
| Completers | 1,445 (60.31%) | 1,445 |
| Transfer-out | 521 (21.74%) | 521 |
| Still Enrolled | 98 (4.09%) | 98 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 332 (13.86%) | 332 |
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, 807 students have completed in 4 years and additional 498 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 807 (33.68%) |
303 (29.16%) |
504 (37.14%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 498 (20.78%) |
209 (20.12%) |
289 (21.30%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 140 (5.84%) |
66 (6.35%) |
74 (5.45%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60.31% (1,445/2,396) | 55.63% (578/1,039) | 63.89% (867/1,357) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 70.25% (229/326) | 63.75% (102/160) | 76.51% (127/166) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 39.85% (108/271) | 34.55% (38/110) | 43.48% (70/161) |
| Hispanic | 50.32% (78/155) | 44.62% (29/65) | 54.44% (49/90) |
| White | 64.00% (889/1,389) | 60.33% (365/605) | 66.84% (524/784) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 43.36% (49/113) | 34.88% (15/43) | 48.57% (34/70) |
| Unknown | 70.00% (56/80) | 58.06% (18/31) | 77.55% (38/49) |