Outcomes at West Virginia
Graduation Rate
62.12%
Transfer-out Rate
23.50%
Retention Rate
79.00%
The graduation rate at West Virginia University is 62.12% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. 3,172 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 5,106 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 23.50% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 79% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between West Virginia 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 University. 3,172 students have completed and 1,200 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 53 students still enrolled and 681 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 5,106 | 5,106 |
| Completers | 3,172 (62.12%) | 3,172 |
| Transfer-out | 1,200 (23.50%) | 1,200 |
| Still Enrolled | 53 (1.04%) | 53 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 681 (13.34%) | 681 |
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, 2,221 students have completed in 4 years and additional 757 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,221 (43.50%) |
971 (36.59%) |
1,250 (50.98%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 757 (14.83%) |
440 (16.58%) |
317 (12.93%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 144 (2.82%) |
106 (3.99%) |
38 (1.55%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62.12% (3,172/5,106) | 57.91% (1,537/2,654) | 66.68% (1,635/2,452) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 87.50% (7/8) | 80.00% (4/5) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Asian | 64.10% (50/78) | 55.81% (24/43) | 74.29% (26/35) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 34.65% (88/254) | 31.25% (50/160) | 40.43% (38/94) |
| Hispanic | 52.68% (108/205) | 49.12% (56/114) | 57.14% (52/91) |
| White | 64.65% (2,624/4,059) | 60.84% (1,226/2,015) | 68.40% (1,398/2,044) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 51.49% (121/235) | 43.43% (43/99) | 57.35% (78/136) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (4/4) | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (1/1) |