Outcomes at GVSU
Graduation Rate
66.28%
Transfer-out Rate
14.72%
Retention Rate
79.00%
The graduation rate at Grand Valley State University is 66.28% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 2,836 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,279 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 59.25%.
The transfer-out rate is 14.72% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 79% 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. 2,836 students have completed and 630 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 103 students still enrolled and 710 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,279 | 4,279 |
| Completers | 2,836 (66.28%) | 2,836 |
| Transfer-out | 630 (14.72%) | 630 |
| Still Enrolled | 103 (2.41%) | 103 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 710 (16.59%) | 710 |
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, 1,813 students have completed in 4 years and additional 835 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,813 (42.37%) |
639 (37.97%) |
1,174 (45.22%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 835 (19.51%) |
324 (19.25%) |
511 (19.68%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 188 (4.39%) |
75 (4.46%) |
113 (4.35%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66.28% (2,836/4,279) | 61.68% (1,038/1,683) | 69.26% (1,798/2,596) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 76.92% (10/13) | 100.00% (4/4) | 66.67% (6/9) |
| Asian | 62.07% (72/116) | 58.33% (28/48) | 64.71% (44/68) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 49.54% (108/218) | 50.00% (44/88) | 49.23% (64/130) |
| Hispanic | 55.13% (145/263) | 48.00% (48/100) | 59.51% (97/163) |
| White | 68.72% (2,395/3,485) | 64.10% (873/1,362) | 71.69% (1,522/2,123) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 61.11% (88/144) | 56.36% (31/55) | 64.04% (57/89) |
| Unknown | 42.86% (3/7) | 40.00% (2/5) | 50.00% (1/2) |