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Fewer than six out of 10 college freshmen graduate within six years

Women are more likely than men to graduate within six years. The gender gap is more pronounced among minorities.

Six-year college graduation rates for freshmen in 1993–2003

Fewer than six out of 10 college freshmen graduate within six years

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Digest of Education Statistics, 2011.

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