South University, Virginia Beach Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

South University, Virginia Beach 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

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

• South University, Virginia Beach Retention Rate
• South University, Virginia Beach 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
• South University, Virginia Beach Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

South University, Virginia Beach Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 50% students making it past their freshmen year, South University, Virginia Beach 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 Virginia, the average is 69.66%.

South University, Virginia Beach Graduation Rates

Of the 88 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?

Four years after beginning their degree, 3% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 19% of the students had graduated and after eight years 21% of this class completed their degree.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical South University, Virginia Beach graduation rate 19%.

The average length of time it takes an South University, Virginia Beach undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.67 years.

South University, Virginia Beach Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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South University, Virginia Beach Drop Out Rate

Approximately 359 students or 79% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 359 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 115 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Virginia Beach lost contact with the remaining 244 who we assumed dropped out.

South University, Virginia Beach Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.

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 South University, Virginia Beach are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time South University, Virginia Beach Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at South University, Virginia Beach represent 8% of the students in the class of 2015, and 3.41% of South University, Virginia Beach bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 3%, first-time students in the South University, Virginia Beach class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the South University, Virginia Beach graduation rate was 8%, and by the eight year mark, 11% 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.

South University, Virginia Beach First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time South University, Virginia Beach Drop Out Rates

32 first-time / full-time students or 89% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 12 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Virginia Beach lost contact with the remaining 20 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at South University, Virginia Beach represent 8.55% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time South University, Virginia Beach Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time South University, Virginia Beach Drop Out Rates

38 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.

• 9 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Virginia Beach lost contact with the remaining 29 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

212 South University, Virginia Beach students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 46.49% 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 30%.

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.

South University, Virginia Beach Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time South University, Virginia Beach Drop Out Rates

147 non first-time / part-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 57 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Virginia Beach lost contact with the remaining 90 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

169 South University, Virginia Beach students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 37.06% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 14%, 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 15%.

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.

South University, Virginia Beach Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time South University, Virginia Beach Drop Out Rates

142 non first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 37 transferred to another institution.

• South University, Virginia Beach lost contact with the remaining 105 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