Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 61.76% where 3,216 students out of 5,207 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is calculated as the total number of completers within 150% of normal time (for example, 6 years for 4 years BS program)
divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
The following table compares the graduation rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University has the most highest graduation rate of 62.12%, while Bluefield State University has the lowest rate of 43.56%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield State University | 43.56% (47.27% / 39.13%) | 44 (26 / 18) |
101 (55 / 46) |
| West Virginia University | 62.12% (57.91% / 66.68%) | 3,172 (1,537 / 1,635) |
5,106 (2,654 / 2,452) |
| Average | 61.76% (57.70% / 66.17%) |
3,216 (1,563 / 1,653) |
5,207 (2,709 / 2,498) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 23.26% where 1,211 students have transferred out from schools out of 5,207 graduation candidates. The transfer-out rate is calculated as the number of transfer-out students divided by total number of graduation candidates. The following table compares the transfer-out rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Bluefield State University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 10.89%, while West Virginia University has the highest rate of 23.50% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield State University | 10.89% (10.91% / 10.87%) | 11 (6 / 5) | 101 (55 / 46) |
| West Virginia University | 23.50% (24.38% / 22.55%) | 1,200 (647 / 553) | 5,106 (2,654 / 2,452) |
| Average | 23.26% (24.10% / 22.34%) | 1,211 (653 / 558) |
5,207 (2,709 / 2,498) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 68.50% for full-time students and 12.50% for part-time students. Retention rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who continue at that school the next year (Sophomore year). The following table compares the retention rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University has the most highest retention rate of 79%, while Bluefield State University has the lowest rate of 58%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefield State University | 58% | 7% |
| West Virginia University | 79% | 18% |
| Average | 68.50% | 12.50% |