Graduation Rate Calculator

Graduation Rate Formula:

\[ \text{Graduation Rate} = \left( \frac{\text{Graduates}}{\text{Cohort}} \right) \times 100 \]

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1. What is Graduation Rate?

Graduation rate is a key educational metric that measures the percentage of students who complete their program of study within a specified time frame. It's commonly used to assess the effectiveness of educational institutions and programs.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the graduation rate formula:

\[ \text{Graduation Rate} = \left( \frac{\text{Graduates}}{\text{Cohort}} \right) \times 100 \]

Where:

\( \text{Graduates} \) — Number of students who successfully completed the program
\( \text{Cohort} \) — Total number of students in the starting group

Explanation: This simple formula calculates the percentage of students from an initial cohort who successfully graduated, providing a clear measure of educational program effectiveness.

3. Importance of Graduation Rate Calculation

Details: Graduation rates are crucial for evaluating educational institution performance, identifying areas for improvement, making funding decisions, and helping prospective students make informed choices about their education.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of graduates and the total cohort size. Both values must be valid (non-negative integers, graduates cannot exceed cohort size).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What time period does this graduation rate cover?
A: The calculator provides a general graduation rate. Specific time frames (4-year, 6-year rates) depend on your cohort definition.

Q2: What is considered a good graduation rate?
A: This varies by institution type and student demographics. Generally, rates above 70% are considered good for most educational programs.

Q3: Should transfer students be included in the cohort?
A: Typically, the cohort includes all students who started the program together, but specific inclusion criteria may vary by reporting requirements.

Q4: How does this differ from retention rate?
A: Retention rate measures students who continue enrollment, while graduation rate measures those who complete their program requirements.

Q5: Can this calculator be used for any educational level?
A: Yes, the formula works for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and other educational program graduation rates.