Outcomes at WVSU
Graduation Rate
35.43%
Transfer-out Rate
17.09%
Retention Rate
61.00%
The graduation rate at West Virginia State University is 35.43% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. 141 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 398 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 17.09% 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 61% 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 West Virginia State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at West Virginia State University. 141 students have completed and 68 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 7 students still enrolled and 182 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 398 | 398 |
| Completers | 141 (35.43%) | 141 |
| Transfer-out | 68 (17.09%) | 68 |
| Still Enrolled | 7 (1.76%) | 7 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 182 (45.73%) | 182 |
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, 92 students have completed in 4 years and additional 38 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 92 (23.12%) |
43 (20.00%) |
49 (26.78%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 38 (9.55%) |
20 (9.30%) |
18 (9.84%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 11 (2.76%) |
4 (1.86%) |
7 (3.83%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35.43% (141/398) | 31.16% (67/215) | 40.44% (74/183) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (3/6) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (3/6) |
| Asian | 20.00% (2/10) | 25.00% (2/8) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.58% (22/86) | 26.53% (13/49) | 24.32% (9/37) |
| Hispanic | 14.29% (2/14) | 11.11% (1/9) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| White | 41.77% (104/249) | 36.84% (49/133) | 47.41% (55/116) |
| Two or More Race | 25.00% (7/28) | 13.33% (2/15) | 38.46% (5/13) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |