GOALS & PROGRESS

 


Addressing Graduation Rates and Equity Gaps

In 2015, when the California State University (CSU) system unveiled Graduation Initiative 2025 (GI2025) – a systemwide plan that aims to improve graduation rates and bolster the workforce statewide – Cal State Fullerton was already ahead of the curve. On the heels of a 19 percent improvement in the six-year graduation rate and a 57 percent improvement in the four-year graduation ratein just the first three yearsof the University’s Strategic Plan, the work and initiatives necessary to achieve GI2025’s goals were already in place for Cal State Fullerton. 

TRACK PROGRESS ON STUDENT SUCCESS DASHBOARDSOpens in new window

 

Graduation Rates

Increase 4-year graduation rate for First-Time Freshman from 22.6% in 2015 to 44% in 2025

Status: Good Progress

The four-year graduation rate for the first-time student 2016 cohort  was among the highest in CSUF's history. The four-year first-time student graduation rate for the 2017 cohort (36.2%) exceeds the interim target (34.2%). 

chart: 4-year grad rate for 1st time freshmen

Increase 6-year graduation rate for First-Time Freshman from 66.2% in 2015 to 75% in 2025

Status: Good Progress

The six-year graduation rate for the first-time student 2013 cohort was among the highest in CSUF's history. The six-year first-time student graduation rate for the 2015 cohort (71.5%) exceeds the interim target (69.4%). 

chart: 6-year grad rate for first time freshmen

Increase 2-year graduation rate for Transfer Titans from 37.8% in 2015 to 44% in 2025

Status: Good Progress

Two-year graduation rates for the transfer cohorts beginning in 2017 and 2018 were 42.4% and 41.6%, respectively. The two-year transfer graduation rate for the 2019 cohort (42%) exceeds the interim target (40.5%).

chart: 2-year grad rate for transfer students

Increase 4-year graduation rate for Transfer Titans from 74.8% in 2015 to 85% in 2025

Status: Good Progress

The four-year graduation rate for the transfer cohort beginning in 2016 was among the highest in CSUF's history. The four-year transfer graduation rate for the 2017 cohort (81.9%) exceeds the interim target (80.2%). 

chart: 4-year grad rate for transfer students

 

Equity Gaps

It is equally important to recognize the areas where we need to grow. We have not done as well in eliminating differences in graduatin rates between URM and non-URM students and Pell Grant and non-Pell grant recipipents. The effects of the COVID pandemic was particularly impactful in this area. However, we have plans in place to address this.

Where Do We Go From Here?

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  • Close the Equity Gap for URM

    Status: Limited Progress

    Over the past three years, the gap between Underrepresented Minorities (URM) and Non-URM students who graduated within six years was roughly 5 percentage points. Preliminary data of the most recent cohort show an increase over this average (7.8 percenrage points).

    Table 3.1. Click link below to read data
    Table 3.1: URM equity gap goals and actual data Opens in new window

  • Close the Equity Gap for Pell Grant Students

    Status: Moderate Progress

    Over the past three years, the gap between Pell and Non-Pell students who graduated within six years was roughly 4 percentage points. Preliminary data of the most recent cohort show a slight increase over this average (5.5 percenrage points).

    Table 3.2 Click on link below for data
    Table 3.2: Pell, Non-Pell equity gap goals and actual dataOpens in new window