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Which States are Leading in College Completion?

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Emmi Navarro, Romelo Wilson, Michelle Dimino

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On average, colleges and universities fail to graduate just under 40% of the students they enroll. State and federal investments in completion and retention programs enable institutions to ensure more students make it across the finish line. This map shows the break down of graduation rates by state.

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