Ohio Valley Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Ohio Valley University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Ohio Valley first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Ohio Valley retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• Ohio Valley Retention Rate
• Ohio Valley Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Ohio Valley Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Ohio Valley Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 56% students making it past their freshmen year, Ohio Valley has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in West Virginia, the average is 70.53%.

Ohio Valley Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 65 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

21% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 30% in six years, and 30% in eight years.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Ohio Valley graduation rate 30%.

The typical Ohio Valley student takes 4.52 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

Ohio Valley Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Ohio Valley Drop Out Rate

Ohio Valley Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Ohio Valley are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.

First-Time / Full-Time Ohio Valley Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Ohio Valley University represent 73% of the students in the class of 2015, and 76.92% of Ohio Valley bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time students in the Ohio Valley class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Ohio Valley graduation rate was 32%, and by the eight year mark, 32% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Ohio Valley First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Ohio Valley Drop Out Rates

106 first-time / full-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio Valley lost contact with the remaining 106 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Ohio Valley University represent 0.93% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 50%, first-time, part-time students in the Ohio Valley class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 50%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Ohio Valley Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Ohio Valley Drop Out Rates

1 first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio Valley lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

48 Ohio Valley students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 22.33% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 29%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 29%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Ohio Valley Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Ohio Valley Drop Out Rates

34 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio Valley lost contact with the remaining 34 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

9 Ohio Valley students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 4.19% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 0%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 0%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Ohio Valley Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Ohio Valley Drop Out Rates

9 non first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Ohio Valley lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics