Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) schools is 52.0%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program.
The average transfer-out rate is 21.5% and the average retention rate is 72.3% (full-time students) at OVC schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- Belmont University has the highest graduation rate of 72% and Tennessee State University has the lowest graduation rate of 33% and .
- Eastern Illinois University has the highest transfer-out rate of 32% and Tennessee State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 4% and .
- Belmont University has the highest retention rate of 84% and Tennessee State University has the lowest retention rate of 60% and .
OVC Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between OVC schools. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. withing 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees). The "-" value in column(s) means that the data has not been reported or available.
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Public, 4 years | 51% | 25% | 64% | 33 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Public, 4 years | 45% | 32% | 70% | 20 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Public, 4 years | 55% | 28% | 72% | 45 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Public, 4 years | 50% | - | 80% | 31 |
| Morehead State University Morehead, KY Public, 4 years | 48% | - | 69% | 25 |
| Murray State University Murray, KY Public, 4 years | 60% | - | 76% | 20 |
| Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Public, 4 years | 56% | - | 76% | 32 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Public, 4 years | 45% | - | 67% | 21 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN Private, 4 years | 72% | - | 84% | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Public, 4 years | 55% | 18% | 73% | 33 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Public, 4 years | 33% | 4% | 60% | 25 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Public, 4 years | 54% | 22% | 77% | 100 |
| Average | 52% | 22% | 72% | 35 |
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