Outcomes at NOVA
Graduation Rate
33.05%
Transfer-out Rate
16.26%
Retention Rate
71.00%
The graduation rate at Northern Virginia Community College is 33.05% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia. 1,563 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,729 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 52.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 16.26% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 71% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northern Virginia Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Northern Virginia Community College. 1,563 students have completed and 769 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 850 students still enrolled and 1,547 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,729 | 2,542 | 2,187 |
| Completers | 1,563 (33.05%) | 767 (30.17%) | 796 (36.40%) |
| Transfer-out | 769 (16.26%) | 410 (16.13%) | 359 (16.42%) |
| Still Enrolled | 850 (17.97%) | 465 (18.29%) | 385 (17.60%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,547 (32.71%) | 900 (35.41%) | 647 (29.58%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 29 students have completed in 2 years and additional 48 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 1,563 (33.05%) |
767 (30.17%) |
796 (36.40%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 48 (1.02%) |
21 (0.83%) |
27 (1.23%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 1,515 (32.04%) |
746 (29.35%) |
769 (35.16%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 889 (18.80%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 29 (0.61%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 860 (18.19%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33.05% (1,563/4,729) | 30.17% (767/2,542) | 36.40% (796/2,187) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14.29% (1/7) | 0.00% (0/4) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 41.76% (347/831) | 37.16% (165/444) | 47.03% (182/387) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 26.59% (192/722) | 22.81% (86/377) | 30.72% (106/345) |
| Hispanic | 29.94% (403/1,346) | 28.25% (189/669) | 31.61% (214/677) |
| White | 33.92% (423/1,247) | 30.31% (227/749) | 39.36% (196/498) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 20.00% (2/10) | 25.00% (2/8) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Two or More Race | 28.38% (65/229) | 30.83% (37/120) | 25.69% (28/109) |
| Unknown | 38.05% (78/205) | 36.04% (40/111) | 40.43% (38/94) |