Outcomes at Fairmont State
Graduation Rate
46.39%
Transfer-out Rate
27.20%
Retention Rate
63.00%
The graduation rate at Fairmont State University is 46.39% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. 353 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 761 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 41.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 27.20% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 63% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Fairmont State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Fairmont State University. 353 students have completed and 207 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 15 students still enrolled and 186 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 761 | 761 |
| Completers | 353 (46.39%) | 353 |
| Transfer-out | 207 (27.20%) | 207 |
| Still Enrolled | 15 (1.97%) | 15 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 186 (24.44%) | 186 |
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, 310 students have completed in 4 years and additional 20 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 310 (40.74%) |
140 (40.70%) |
170 (40.77%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 20 (2.63%) |
11 (3.20%) |
9 (2.16%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 3 (0.39%) |
0 (0.00%) |
3 (0.72%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46.39% (353/761) | 45.35% (156/344) | 47.24% (197/417) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (1/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Asian | 66.67% (4/6) | - (0/0) | 66.67% (4/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 17.46% (11/63) | 18.18% (8/44) | 15.79% (3/19) |
| White | 48.99% (314/641) | 48.55% (134/276) | 49.32% (180/365) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 48.89% (22/45) | 57.14% (12/21) | 41.67% (10/24) |