California State University's decade-long effort to improve graduation rates has yielded some success, but also significant shortfalls, particularly for low-income students.
The most notable improvement was seen among freshmen finishing in four years and transfer students in two years.
CSU has had long-term success in buoying the share of students who earn bachelor’s degrees, but equity goals remained stubbornly out of reach.
Author's summary: CSU's graduation push yields mixed results.