Outcomes at Alvernia
Graduation Rate
55.53%
Transfer-out Rate
32.49%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Alvernia University is 55.53% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 241 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 434 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 61.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 32.49% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Alvernia University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Alvernia University. 241 students have completed and 141 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 51 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 434 | 434 |
| Completers | 241 (55.53%) | 241 |
| Transfer-out | 141 (32.49%) | 141 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.23%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 51 (11.75%) | 51 |
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, 170 students have completed in 4 years and additional 63 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 170 (39.17%) |
56 (29.17%) |
114 (47.11%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 63 (14.52%) |
17 (8.85%) |
46 (19.01%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 8 (1.84%) |
5 (2.60%) |
3 (1.24%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55.53% (241/434) | 40.63% (78/192) | 67.36% (163/242) |
| Asian | 62.50% (5/8) | 66.67% (2/3) | 60.00% (3/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.95% (22/76) | 22.03% (13/59) | 52.94% (9/17) |
| Hispanic | 42.37% (25/59) | 30.77% (4/13) | 45.65% (21/46) |
| White | 66.54% (181/272) | 51.82% (57/110) | 76.54% (124/162) |
| Two or More Race | 25.00% (3/12) | 40.00% (2/5) | 14.29% (1/7) |
| Unknown | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |