Outcomes at VSU
Graduation Rate
37.90%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at Virginia State University is 37.90% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 393 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,037 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 58.67%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between 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 Virginia State University. 393 students have completed. In addition, 26 students still enrolled and 618 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,037 | 1,037 |
| Completers | 393 (37.90%) | 393 |
| Still Enrolled | 26 (2.51%) | 26 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 618 (59.59%) | 618 |
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, 250 students have completed in 4 years and additional 108 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 250 (24.11%) |
78 (18.22%) |
172 (28.24%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 108 (10.41%) |
54 (12.62%) |
54 (8.87%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 35 (3.38%) |
18 (4.21%) |
17 (2.79%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37.90% (393/1,037) | 35.05% (150/428) | 39.90% (243/609) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.10% (111/395) | 27.79% (107/385) | 40.00% (4/10) |
| White | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Unknown | 43.91% (281/640) | 100.00% (42/42) | 39.97% (239/598) |