California State University’s four-year graduation rates have remained flat for the second consecutive year, posing a challenge as the institution approaches the end of its 10-year deadline to dramatically improve these rates. The system’s goal for 2025 is a 40 percent four-year graduation rate for first-time students, but the preliminary data shows that it remains at 35 percent, unchanged from last year. The six-year graduation rate for first-time students also remains the same at 62 percent, while the 2025 goal is 70 percent. The rates for transfers have also remained flat, with a slight decrease in the four-year transfer rate from 80 percent to 79 percent. Despite these challenges, Cal State has doubled its four-year graduation rates since 2015, contributing to an additional 150,000 bachelor’s degrees earned. However, graduation equity gaps persist, with a 13 percent difference between Black, Latino, and Native American students and their peers. The socioeconomic gap between low-income and higher-income students has also increased to 12 percent. Cal State acknowledges the need for further work to improve graduation rates and address equity gaps, particularly for low-income and students of color. The institution is committed to removing barriers and closing these gaps to ensure socioeconomic mobility for historically marginalized students.