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Graduation Statistics


Degrees Conferred
(July 2009 - June 2010)
Degrees 2010 2009 % Change
Bachelors 1630 1663 -2.0%
Masters 362 336 7.7%
Graduate Certificates 73 97 -24.7%
    College Total 2096 2106 -1.5%
Pie Chart of Degrees Conferred

Retention Rate of New Full-Time First Year Students
Bar Chart of Retention Rates, 2003-2009


Six-Year Graduation Rate Percentages
Graduated In Cohort Year Graduated Overall %
2004-2005
1999
 55.0%
2005-2006
2000
 56.5%
2006-2007
2001
 59.0%
2007-2008
2002
 62.5%
2008-2009
2003
 64.0%
2009-2010 2004 66.6%

    Student Persistence Rate

  • First-to-second year retention rates have increased from 76.8% (2001 cohort) to a current status of 85.1% (2009 cohort).
  • Second-to-third year retention has increased from 67.6% (2001 cohort) to a current status of 78.4% (2008 cohort).
  • Third-to-fourth year retention has increased from 63.0% (2001 cohort) to a current status of 68.8% (2006 cohort).
  • Five year graduation rates have increased from 48.7% (1996 cohort) to a current status of 62.6% (2004 cohort).
  • Six year graduation rates have increased from 52.4% (1996 cohort) to a current status of 66.6% (2004 cohort).
 

Class of 2009 Alumni Placement Report

The report presents an overview and analysis of the post-graduate accomplishments of the baccalaureate and master's graduates of the class of 2009 (December 2008 and January, May, and August 2009). Not all respondents answered all questions.

Summary of Baccalaureate Degree Data:

  • The baccalaureate degree survey response rate was 74%
  • Of all respondents there was a 92% placement rate which is a 1% increase over 2008. Of those placed:
    • 542 were employed only (65%)
    • 87 were enrolled only (10%)
    • 138 were employed and enrolled (16%)
    • 71 were seeking employment or not in the job market (9%)
  • Of those (employed full-time only) who responded to the employment relatedness question, 82% reported that their employment related to their academic and/or career goals.
  • Of those who reported the state where they were employed, 97% remained in New York State which was a 7% increase from last year.
  • 27% of the baccalaureate respondents are pursuing further education at institutions that include:
    • Carnegie Mellon University
    • McGill University
    • New York University
    • Niagara University
    • Northeastern University
    • Notre Dame
    • Ohio University
    • Rochester Institute of Technology
    • Springfield College
    • St. John Fisher College
    • SUNY University at Binghamton
    • Syracuse University
    • University of Alabama
    • University of Buffalo
    • University of Connecticut
    • University of South Carolina
    • University of Southern Mississippi
Top Undergraduate Employers
  • Wegmans
  • Unity Health System
  • University of Rochester
  • The College at Brockport
  • Paychex, Inc.
  • U.S. Armed Forces (all branches)
  • Rochester City School District
  • Hillside Family of Agencies
  • Greece Central School District
  • Rochester General Hospital

Baccalaureate Degree Placement Data (n=838)

Employment Related to Academic and/or Career Goals (n=440)

Types of Employers (n=678)

Job Duties at these Employer Types (n=678)

Last Updated 1/7/11