Outcomes at Bluefield State
Graduation Rate
35.21%
Transfer-out Rate
14.08%
Retention Rate
58.00%
The graduation rate at Bluefield State University is 35.21% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. 75 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 213 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 41.75%.
The transfer-out rate is 14.08% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 58% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Bluefield State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Bluefield State University. 75 students have completed and 30 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 9 students still enrolled and 99 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 213 | 101 | 112 |
| Completers | 75 (35.21%) | 44 | 31 |
| Transfer-out | 30 (14.08%) | 11 | 19 |
| Still Enrolled | 9 (4.23%) | 3 | 6 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 99 (46.48%) | 43 | 56 |
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, 31 students have completed in 4 years and additional 9 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 31 (30.69%) |
18 (32.73%) |
13 (28.26%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 9 (8.91%) |
7 (12.73%) |
2 (4.35%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 1 (0.99%) |
0 (0.00%) |
1 (2.17%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35.21% (75/213) | 40.48% (34/84) | 31.78% (41/129) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 14.29% (2/14) | 25.00% (1/4) | 10.00% (1/10) |
| Hispanic | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| White | 37.50% (69/184) | 43.06% (31/72) | 33.93% (38/112) |
| Two or More Race | 30.00% (3/10) | 28.57% (2/7) | 33.33% (1/3) |