Outcomes at VCU
Graduation Rate
64.51%
Transfer-out Rate
20.37%
Retention Rate
85.00%
The graduation rate at Virginia Commonwealth University is 64.51% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 2,667 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,134 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 20.37% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 85% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Virginia Commonwealth University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Virginia Commonwealth University. 2,667 students have completed and 842 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 103 students still enrolled and 522 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,134 | 4,134 |
| Completers | 2,667 (64.51%) | 2,667 |
| Transfer-out | 842 (20.37%) | 842 |
| Still Enrolled | 103 (2.49%) | 103 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 522 (12.63%) | 522 |
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, 1,815 students have completed in 4 years and additional 691 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,815 (43.90%) |
582 (37.26%) |
1,233 (47.94%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 691 (16.72%) |
294 (18.82%) |
397 (15.44%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 161 (3.89%) |
63 (4.03%) |
98 (3.81%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64.51% (2,667/4,134) | 60.12% (939/1,562) | 67.19% (1,728/2,572) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60.00% (6/10) | 50.00% (3/6) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Asian | 75.38% (450/597) | 68.75% (165/240) | 79.83% (285/357) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 62.71% (523/834) | 52.87% (129/244) | 66.78% (394/590) |
| Hispanic | 59.10% (224/379) | 58.99% (82/139) | 59.17% (142/240) |
| White | 64.20% (1,196/1,863) | 61.21% (456/745) | 66.19% (740/1,118) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33.33% (1/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Two or More Race | 60.07% (167/278) | 58.00% (58/100) | 61.24% (109/178) |
| Unknown | 64.91% (37/57) | 55.56% (15/27) | 73.33% (22/30) |