graduation rate

Diploma achievement metric

Graduation rate is the percentage of students who complete a degree or program within a specified timeframe.

Schools report graduation rates to measure institutional effectiveness: The university boasts a 90% graduation rate.

The metric typically tracks cohorts from enrollment to completion, with four-year and six-year rates being standard benchmarks for colleges.

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Percentage leaving before completion

attrition rate · failure rate · withdrawal rate · retention rate · churn rate

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