Enrollment
Retention and Persistence Rates

Retention and persistence rates are calculated by tracking fall cohorts of new, first time in college, full-time, bachelor's degree-seeking, undergraduate students into their first spring semester (persistence) and second fall semester (retention). 

Degree Conferrals

Summary reports of degree conferrals are updated about two months after a semester ends.

  • Historical Summary
  • Annual Reports: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020
  • InsideState:
Graduation Rates

Graduation rates are calculated by tracking fall cohorts of new, first time in college, full-time, bachelor's degree-seeking, undergraduate students to see how many earned their first bachelor's degree in a four-year, five-year or six-year timeframe.

Career Outcomes
Loan Debt and Default Rates
Entrance & Licensure Exams

Some academic programs are affiliated with licensure or certification exams.

  • (in SDBOR Factbook)
  • Licensure Exams