4-Year Graduation Rate

The share of a first-time, first-year cohort earning a bachelor's degree within four years (100% of normal time).

Definition

The rate within 100% of normal time for first-time, first-year, bachelor's or equivalent degree-seeking undergraduate students who received a bachelor's or equivalent degree at the University.

How it is calculated

A cohort is assessed only after it has had four years, so the newest cohort shown is about four years back.

Where it is used

Related terms

  • 6-Year Graduation Rate
    The share of a first-time, first-year cohort earning a bachelor's degree within six years (150% of normal time).
Topic
Student Success
Source of definition
IPEDS
Data source
Metric grad_rates, entered by hand

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