Outcomes at Pennsylvania Western
Graduation Rate
51.88%
Transfer-out Rate
20.32%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania Western University is 51.88% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 1,172 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,259 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 56.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.32% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Pennsylvania Western University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Pennsylvania Western University. 1,172 students have completed and 459 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 45 students still enrolled and 583 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,259 | 2,087 | 172 |
| Completers | 1,172 (51.88%) | 1,086 | 86 |
| Transfer-out | 459 (20.32%) | 427 | 32 |
| Still Enrolled | 45 (1.99%) | 37 | 8 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 583 (25.81%) | 537 | 46 |
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, 787 students have completed in 4 years and additional 206 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 787 (37.71%) |
250 (29.34%) |
537 (43.48%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 206 (9.87%) |
101 (11.85%) |
105 (8.50%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 86 (4.12%) |
32 (3.76%) |
54 (4.37%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.88% (1,172/2,259) | 45.32% (421/929) | 56.47% (751/1,330) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 52.63% (10/19) | 33.33% (2/6) | 61.54% (8/13) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 23.11% (61/264) | 19.21% (29/151) | 28.32% (32/113) |
| Hispanic | 42.65% (29/68) | 36.67% (11/30) | 47.37% (18/38) |
| White | 57.40% (1,008/1,756) | 53.32% (361/677) | 59.96% (647/1,079) |
| Two or More Race | 38.57% (27/70) | 25.81% (8/31) | 48.72% (19/39) |
| Unknown | 48.44% (31/64) | 24.00% (6/25) | 64.10% (25/39) |