Outcomes at GVSU
Graduation Rate
67.01%
Transfer-out Rate
14.31%
Retention Rate
76.00%
The graduation rate at Grand Valley State University is 67.01% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 2,870 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,283 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 49.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 14.31% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 76% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Grand Valley State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Grand Valley State University. 2,870 students have completed and 613 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 70 students still enrolled and 730 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,283 | 4,283 |
| Completers | 2,870 (67.01%) | 2,870 |
| Transfer-out | 613 (14.31%) | 613 |
| Still Enrolled | 70 (1.63%) | 70 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 730 (17.04%) | 730 |
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, 1,912 students have completed in 4 years and additional 763 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,912 (44.64%) |
574 (36.19%) |
1,338 (49.61%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 763 (17.81%) |
304 (19.17%) |
459 (17.02%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 195 (4.55%) |
91 (5.74%) |
104 (3.86%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67.01% (2,870/4,283) | 61.10% (969/1,586) | 70.49% (1,901/2,697) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 45.45% (5/11) | 75.00% (3/4) | 28.57% (2/7) |
| Asian | 57.95% (51/88) | 45.95% (17/37) | 66.67% (34/51) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 47.94% (93/194) | 38.03% (27/71) | 53.66% (66/123) |
| Hispanic | 58.45% (128/219) | 57.75% (41/71) | 58.78% (87/148) |
| White | 69.67% (2,474/3,551) | 64.03% (849/1,326) | 73.03% (1,625/2,225) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 75.00% (3/4) | 75.00% (3/4) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 54.55% (90/165) | 41.18% (21/51) | 60.53% (69/114) |
| Unknown | 33.33% (3/9) | 0.00% (0/4) | 60.00% (3/5) |