The average graduation rate of Northern Marianas colleges is 37.00%. It means that 37.00% of students have completed their studies within 150% of program length.

For the bachelor's degree (BS) in 4-year Northern Marianas colleges, the average graduation rate is 37.00%, which means 37.00% of students earned BS degree in 6 years after enrolling first year.

In Northern Marianas 2-year institutions (i.e. community colleges), the average graduation rate is 0.00%.

Graduation Rate By School Level and Completion Time for Northern Marianas Colleges

The following table compares graduation rates between Northern Marianas colleges. For 4-year colleges, the rates are based on the time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree, which typically requires 4 years of study. Therefore, 100% normal time means 4-year, 125% normal time means 5-years, and the 150% normal time means 6 years.

For community colleges (2-4 year schools) and trade schools, the completion time to measure graduation rates vary depending on the length of the program. For example, 150% normal time for 1-year certificate programs is 18 months and 3 years for 2-years associate degree.

Graduation Rate Comparison between Northern Marianas Colleges
SchoolGraduation Rate
(Completers)
Transfer-out RateRetention Rate
In 100% Normal TimeIn 125% Normal TimeIn 150% Normal Time
Northern Marianas College4-Year College, public6.67%21.67%25.00%10%81%