Outcomes at WCU
Graduation Rate
70.51%
Transfer-out Rate
16.57%
Retention Rate
83.00%
The graduation rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 70.51% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 1,953 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,770 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 16.57% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 83% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between West Chester University of Pennsylvania and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 1,953 students have completed and 459 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 52 students still enrolled and 306 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,770 | 2,770 |
| Completers | 1,953 (70.51%) | 1,953 |
| Transfer-out | 459 (16.57%) | 459 |
| Still Enrolled | 52 (1.88%) | 52 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 306 (11.05%) | 306 |
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, 1,461 students have completed in 4 years and additional 433 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,461 (52.74%) |
428 (40.11%) |
1,033 (60.66%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 433 (15.63%) |
204 (19.12%) |
229 (13.45%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 59 (2.13%) |
37 (3.47%) |
22 (1.29%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70.51% (1,953/2,770) | 62.70% (669/1,067) | 75.40% (1,284/1,703) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 59.74% (46/77) | 47.06% (16/34) | 69.77% (30/43) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 55.15% (150/272) | 45.71% (48/105) | 61.08% (102/167) |
| Hispanic | 57.95% (113/195) | 57.58% (38/66) | 58.14% (75/129) |
| White | 74.87% (1,555/2,077) | 67.17% (530/789) | 79.58% (1,025/1,288) |
| Two or More Race | 62.50% (70/112) | 51.79% (29/56) | 73.21% (41/56) |
| Unknown | 48.39% (15/31) | 50.00% (8/16) | 46.67% (7/15) |