Outcomes at PVCC
Graduation Rate
38.59%
Transfer-out Rate
12.39%
Retention Rate
68.00%
The graduation rate at Piedmont Virginia Community College is 38.59% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia. 137 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 355 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 41.57%.
The transfer-out rate is 12.39% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 68% 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 Piedmont Virginia Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Piedmont Virginia Community College. 137 students have completed and 44 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 49 students still enrolled and 125 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 355 | 192 | 163 |
| Completers | 137 (38.59%) | 64 (33.33%) | 73 (44.79%) |
| Transfer-out | 44 (12.39%) | 26 (13.54%) | 18 (11.04%) |
| Still Enrolled | 49 (13.80%) | 27 (14.06%) | 22 (13.50%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 125 (35.21%) | 75 (39.06%) | 50 (30.67%) |
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, 11 students have completed in 2 years and additional 25 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 137 (38.59%) |
64 (33.33%) |
73 (44.79%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 25 (7.04%) |
10 (5.21%) |
15 (9.20%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 112 (31.55%) |
54 (28.13%) |
58 (35.58%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 83 (23.38%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 11 (3.10%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 72 (20.28%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38.59% (137/355) | 33.33% (64/192) | 44.79% (73/163) |
| Asian | 50.00% (9/18) | 44.44% (4/9) | 55.56% (5/9) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 30.30% (10/33) | 15.79% (3/19) | 50.00% (7/14) |
| Hispanic | 21.95% (9/41) | 22.73% (5/22) | 21.05% (4/19) |
| White | 40.27% (89/221) | 35.59% (42/118) | 45.63% (47/103) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 42.86% (9/21) | 44.44% (4/9) | 41.67% (5/12) |
| Unknown | 60.00% (9/15) | 45.45% (5/11) | 100.00% (4/4) |