Outcomes at Fort Valley State
Graduation Rate
45.55%
Transfer-out Rate
23.68%
Retention Rate
67.00%
The graduation rate at Fort Valley State University is 45.55% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 225 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 494 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 41.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.68% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 67% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Fort Valley State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Fort Valley State University. 225 students have completed and 117 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 10 students still enrolled and 142 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 494 | 494 |
| Completers | 225 (45.55%) | 225 |
| Transfer-out | 117 (23.68%) | 117 |
| Still Enrolled | 10 (2.02%) | 10 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 142 (28.74%) | 142 |
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, 107 students have completed in 4 years and additional 95 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 107 (21.66%) |
23 (11.79%) |
84 (28.09%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 95 (19.23%) |
32 (16.41%) |
63 (21.07%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 23 (4.66%) |
10 (5.13%) |
13 (4.35%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45.55% (225/494) | 33.33% (65/195) | 53.51% (160/299) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 45.26% (210/464) | 32.60% (59/181) | 53.36% (151/283) |
| White | 50.00% (3/6) | 0.00% (0/2) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Two or More Race | 60.00% (9/15) | 62.50% (5/8) | 57.14% (4/7) |