Outcomes at VU
Graduation Rate
69.84%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Valparaiso University is 69.84% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. 602 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 862 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 46.50%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Valparaiso University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Valparaiso University. 602 students have completed. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 259 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 862 | 862 |
| Completers | 602 (69.84%) | 602 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.12%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 259 (30.05%) | 259 |
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, 537 students have completed in 4 years and additional 59 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 537 (62.30%) |
220 (54.73%) |
317 (68.91%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 59 (6.84%) |
33 (8.21%) |
26 (5.65%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 6 (0.70%) |
3 (0.75%) |
3 (0.65%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69.84% (602/862) | 63.68% (256/402) | 75.22% (346/460) |
| Asian | 80.00% (12/15) | 75.00% (3/4) | 81.82% (9/11) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 52.73% (29/55) | 43.33% (13/30) | 64.00% (16/25) |
| Hispanic | 54.02% (47/87) | 47.06% (16/34) | 58.49% (31/53) |
| White | 74.52% (468/628) | 68.24% (202/296) | 80.12% (266/332) |
| Two or More Race | 60.00% (18/30) | 50.00% (5/10) | 65.00% (13/20) |
| Unknown | 63.33% (19/30) | 66.67% (10/15) | 60.00% (9/15) |