Outcomes at VWC
Graduation Rate
41.64%
Transfer-out Rate
43.63%
Retention Rate
74.00%
The graduation rate at Virginia Wesleyan University is 41.64% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 147 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 353 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 46.75%.
The transfer-out rate is 43.63% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) 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 Virginia Wesleyan University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Virginia Wesleyan University. 147 students have completed and 154 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 3 students still enrolled and 49 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 353 | 353 |
| Completers | 147 (41.64%) | 147 |
| Transfer-out | 154 (43.63%) | 154 |
| Still Enrolled | 3 (0.85%) | 3 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 49 (13.88%) | 49 |
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, 127 students have completed in 4 years and additional 15 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 127 (35.98%) |
49 (28.00%) |
78 (43.82%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 15 (4.25%) |
8 (4.57%) |
7 (3.93%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (1.42%) |
3 (1.71%) |
2 (1.12%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41.64% (147/353) | 34.29% (60/175) | 48.88% (87/178) |
| Asian | 60.00% (3/5) | 0.00% (0/1) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.29% (22/87) | 20.51% (8/39) | 29.17% (14/48) |
| Hispanic | 30.43% (7/23) | 23.08% (3/13) | 40.00% (4/10) |
| White | 49.50% (100/202) | 40.38% (42/104) | 59.18% (58/98) |
| Two or More Race | 40.74% (11/27) | 36.36% (4/11) | 43.75% (7/16) |
| Unknown | 42.86% (3/7) | 40.00% (2/5) | 50.00% (1/2) |