West Virginia Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of West Virginia colleges is 53.55%. The average transfer-out rate is 8.93% and retention rate is 68.57% for full-time students and 34.87% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 53.55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8.93% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 68.57%/34.87% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of West Virginia colleges is 53.55%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 40.79% | 37.92% | 43.13% |
| 2-4 Years | 51.96% | 55.54% | 48.64% |
| Less than 2 Years | 73.19% | 80.00% | 56.17% |
| Average | 53.55% | 58.90% | 47.44% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of West Virginia colleges is 8.93%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 17.74% | 14.38% | 22.10% |
| 2-4 Years | 7.59% | 9.20% | 5.29% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.38% | 0.53% | 0.00% |
| Average | 8.93% | 7.55% | 11.22% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of West Virginia colleges is 68.57% for full-time students and 34.87% for part-time students. Next table and chart illustrate the retention rate for both full-time and part-time students by school type, levels, and attendance status.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | |
| 4 Years (or high) | 64.09% | 34.74% | 64.91% | 36.82% | 63.27% | 31.88% |
| 2-4 Years | 65.85% | 28.79% | 62.31% | 40.30% | 69.14% | 0.00% |
| Less than 2 Years | 77.63% | 52.40% | 78.79% | 65.50% | 74.40% | 0.00% |
| Average | 68.57% | 34.87% | 69.13% | 42.80% | 67.87% | 19.62% |