Outcomes at VSU
Graduation Rate
40.31%
Transfer-out Rate
35.41%
Retention Rate
59.00%
The graduation rate at Valdosta State University is 40.31% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 601 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,491 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 35.41% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 59% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Valdosta State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Valdosta State University. 601 students have completed and 528 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 40 students still enrolled and 322 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,491 | 1,470 | 21 |
| Completers | 601 (40.31%) | 596 | 5 |
| Transfer-out | 528 (35.41%) | 522 | 6 |
| Still Enrolled | 40 (2.68%) | 39 | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 322 (21.60%) | 313 | 9 |
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, 340 students have completed in 4 years and additional 204 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 340 (23.13%) |
94 (16.52%) |
246 (27.30%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 204 (13.88%) |
71 (12.48%) |
133 (14.76%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 52 (3.54%) |
25 (4.39%) |
27 (3.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40.31% (601/1,491) | 33.16% (191/576) | 44.81% (410/915) |
| Asian | 40.91% (9/22) | 72.73% (8/11) | 9.09% (1/11) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43.23% (249/576) | 30.77% (64/208) | 50.27% (185/368) |
| Hispanic | 38.00% (38/100) | 29.73% (11/37) | 42.86% (27/63) |
| White | 39.09% (276/706) | 34.41% (96/279) | 42.15% (180/427) |
| Two or More Race | 34.33% (23/67) | 26.92% (7/26) | 39.02% (16/41) |
| Unknown | 20.00% (1/5) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/3) |