Outcomes at Beaver College
Graduation Rate
63.55%
Transfer-out Rate
28.09%
Retention Rate
80.00%
The graduation rate at Arcadia University is 63.55% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 380 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 598 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 58.17%.
The transfer-out rate is 28.09% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 80% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Arcadia University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Arcadia University. 380 students have completed and 168 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 2 students still enrolled and 48 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 598 | 598 |
| Completers | 380 (63.55%) | 380 |
| Transfer-out | 168 (28.09%) | 168 |
| Still Enrolled | 2 (0.33%) | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 48 (8.03%) | 48 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 359 students have completed in 4 years and additional 19 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 359 (60.03%) |
102 (53.13%) |
257 (63.30%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 19 (3.18%) |
8 (4.17%) |
11 (2.71%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 2 (0.33%) |
0 (0.00%) |
2 (0.49%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63.55% (380/598) | 57.29% (110/192) | 66.50% (270/406) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (4/4) | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Asian | 75.00% (21/28) | 33.33% (2/6) | 86.36% (19/22) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 46.34% (19/41) | 42.86% (6/14) | 48.15% (13/27) |
| Hispanic | 59.32% (35/59) | 59.09% (13/22) | 59.46% (22/37) |
| White | 67.42% (269/399) | 62.20% (79/127) | 69.85% (190/272) |
| Two or More Race | 58.62% (17/29) | 25.00% (2/8) | 71.43% (15/21) |
| Unknown | 43.75% (14/32) | 60.00% (6/10) | 36.36% (8/22) |