State Data
Forging the path to more degrees and credentials.
Choose your state to see a snapshot of critical college completion data, and then click below for a profile with additional state and campus information. The purpose of these profiles is to help states in their efforts to set and reach completion goals, and to draw attention to existing, publicly available completion data.
The Complete College America Alliance of States. Highlighted in blue, these leading states have committed to setting substantial goals, measuring progress uniformly, sharing their results publicly, and reinventing higher education in order to smooth paths to completion.
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Behind the Degree Deficit
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Alabama
Of every 100 9th grade students in Alabama:
- 39 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 5 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 32% of Alabama's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Alaska
Of every 100 9th grade students in Alaska:
- 28 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 2 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 0 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 30% of Alaska's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Arizona
Of every 100 9th grade students in Arizona:
- 30 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 4 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 31% of Arizona's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Arkansas
Of every 100 9th grade students in Arkansas:
- 45 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 7 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 26% of Arkansas's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
California
Of every 100 9th grade students in California:
- 37 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 7 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of California's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Colorado
Of every 100 9th grade students in Colorado:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 10 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 41% of Colorado's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Connecticut
Of every 100 9th grade students in Connecticut:
- 54 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 16 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 2 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 46% of Connecticut's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Delaware
Of every 100 9th grade students in Delaware:
- 45 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 17 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 1 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of Delaware's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Florida
Of every 100 9th grade students in Florida:
- 32 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 5 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 35% of Florida's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Georgia
Of every 100 9th grade students in Georgia:
- 38 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 6 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 34% of Georgia's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Hawaii
Of every 100 9th grade students in Hawaii:
- 40 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 3 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 41% of Hawaii's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Idaho
Of every 100 9th grade students in Idaho:
- 36 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 4 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 2 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 34% of Idaho's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Illinois
Of every 100 9th grade students in Illinois:
- 46 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 11 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 43% of Illinois's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Indiana
Of every 100 9th grade students in Indiana:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 13 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 1 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of Indiana's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Iowa
Of every 100 9th grade students in Iowa:
- 52 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 9 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 7 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 46% of Iowa's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Kansas
Of every 100 9th grade students in Kansas:
- 50 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 7 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 41% of Kansas's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Kentucky
Of every 100 9th grade students in Kentucky:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 6 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 32% of Kentucky's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Louisiana
Of every 100 9th grade students in Louisiana:
- 38 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 6 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 2 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 28% of Louisiana's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Maine
Of every 100 9th grade students in Maine:
- 49 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 13 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of Maine's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Maryland
Of every 100 9th grade students in Maryland:
- 49 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 11 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 45% of Maryland's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Massachusetts
Of every 100 9th grade students in Massachusetts:
- 54 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 19 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 53% of Massachusetts's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Michigan
Of every 100 9th grade students in Michigan:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 2 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of Michigan's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Minnesota
Of every 100 9th grade students in Minnesota:
- 58 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 12 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 7 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 48% of Minnesota's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Mississippi
Of every 100 9th grade students in Mississippi:
- 46 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 4 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 8 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 32% of Mississippi's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Missouri
Of every 100 9th grade students in Missouri:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 6 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 37% of Missouri's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Montana
Of every 100 9th grade students in Montana:
- 46 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 5 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of Montana's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Nebraska
Of every 100 9th grade students in Nebraska:
- 53 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 9 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 44% of Nebraska's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Nevada
Of every 100 9th grade students in Nevada:
- 26 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 2 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 2 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 28% of Nevada's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
New Hampshire
Of every 100 9th grade students in New Hampshire:
- 51 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 15 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 46% of New Hampshire's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
New Jersey
Of every 100 9th grade students in New Jersey:
- 60 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 12 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 46% of New Jersey's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
New Mexico
Of every 100 9th grade students in New Mexico:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 3 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 29% of New Mexico's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
New York
Of every 100 9th grade students in New York:
- 48 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 13 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 48% of New York's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
North Carolina
Of every 100 9th grade students in North Carolina:
- 43 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 11 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of North Carolina's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
North Dakota
Of every 100 9th grade students in North Dakota:
- 57 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 6 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 60% of North Dakota's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Ohio
Of every 100 9th grade students in Ohio:
- 45 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 12 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of Ohio's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Oklahoma
Of every 100 9th grade students in Oklahoma:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 6 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 30% of Oklahoma's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Oregon
Of every 100 9th grade students in Oregon:
- 34 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 36% of Oregon's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Pennsylvania
Of every 100 9th grade students in Pennsylvania:
- 49 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 16 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 43% of Pennsylvania's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Rhode Island
Of every 100 9th grade students in Rhode Island:
- 40 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 14 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 1 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 43% of Rhode Island's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
South Carolina
Of every 100 9th grade students in South Carolina:
- 36 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 2 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 34% of South Carolina's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
South Dakota
Of every 100 9th grade students in South Dakota:
- 59 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 9 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 44% of South Dakota's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Tennessee
Of every 100 9th grade students in Tennessee:
- 42 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 31% of Tennessee's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Texas
Of every 100 9th grade students in Texas:
- 35 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 5 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 3 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 31% of Texas's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Utah
Of every 100 9th grade students in Utah:
- 37 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 4 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 38% of Utah's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Vermont
Of every 100 9th grade students in Vermont:
- 44 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 17 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 1 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 44% of Vermont's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Virginia
Of every 100 9th grade students in Virginia:
- 46 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 13 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 42% of Virginia's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Washington
Of every 100 9th grade students in Washington:
- 33 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 8 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 4 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 39% of Washington's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
West Virginia
Of every 100 9th grade students in West Virginia:
- 42 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 7 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 2 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 28% of West Virginia's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Wisconsin
Of every 100 9th grade students in Wisconsin:
- 50 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 10 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 5 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 40% of Wisconsin's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.
Wyoming
Of every 100 9th grade students in Wyoming:
- 43 enter college the fall after graduating from high school
- 4 graduate with a bachelor's degree in four years
- 16 graduate with an associate's degree in three years
- 34% of Wyoming's young adults (ages 25-34) have a college degree.