Outcomes at SVU
Graduation Rate
33.47%
Transfer-out Rate
23.97%
Retention Rate
74.00%
The graduation rate at Southern Virginia University is 33.47% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 81 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 242 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 51.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.97% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 74% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Southern Virginia University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Southern Virginia University. 81 students have completed and 58 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 4 students still enrolled and 99 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 242 | 242 |
| Completers | 81 (33.47%) | 81 |
| Transfer-out | 58 (23.97%) | 58 |
| Still Enrolled | 4 (1.65%) | 4 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 99 (40.91%) | 99 |
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, 46 students have completed in 4 years and additional 27 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 46 (19.01%) |
17 (15.32%) |
29 (22.14%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 27 (11.16%) |
16 (14.41%) |
11 (8.40%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 8 (3.31%) |
5 (4.50%) |
3 (2.29%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33.47% (81/242) | 34.23% (38/111) | 32.82% (43/131) |
| Asian | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.00% (1/4) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Hispanic | 47.62% (10/21) | 58.33% (7/12) | 33.33% (3/9) |
| White | 38.04% (62/163) | 32.43% (24/74) | 42.70% (38/89) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 20.00% (2/10) | 16.67% (1/6) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Two or More Race | 26.67% (4/15) | 50.00% (4/8) | 0.00% (0/7) |