Out of curiosity, does anyone know which college has the highest graduation rate? I'm trying to compile some different academic stats for my future applications and this would be really helpful!
Sure, I can answer that. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the school with the highest graduation rate in the U.S. is currently the University of Chicago with a four-year graduation rate of 91%. It's important to note that the concept of a four-year graduation rate is used because traditionally, a bachelor's degree is intended to be earned in four years. However, many students take longer.
Other institutions that also have very high four-year graduation rates include Yale University, Princeton University, and the University of Notre Dame. These are all in the 90% range as well.
However, consider not solely using graduation rates to evaluate the quality of a college. There are plenty of other variables, including the strength of the major programs you're interested in, campus culture, location, financial aid, and so forth, which are equally important. Graduation rates can provide some insight into student satisfaction and the level of support provided by the institution, but they are just one piece of the puzzle.
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