First-time, Full-Time Degree Seeking Undergraduates
Retention Rates
| Year | Fall to Subsequent Fall | Fall to Subsequent Spring |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 59.7% | 83.0% |
| 2020 | 57.0% | 81.7% |
| 2021 | 56.4% | 79.5% |
| 2022 | 60.9% | 85.2% |
| 2023 | 64.1% | 80.7% |
Graduation Rates (%)
| Year | 4 Year Graduation | 6 Year Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16.2% | 27.7% |
| 2015 | 17.9% | 28.1% |
| 2016 | 19.7% | 33.9% |
| 2017 | 24.9% | 36.1% |
| 2018 | 25.5% | |
| 2019 | 20.4% | |
| 2020 | 24.37% |
First-time, Full-time Undergraduate Degree Seeking Fall to Fall Retention Rates
| Fall 2019 Cohort | Fall 2020 Cohort | Fall 2021 Cohort | Fall 2022 Cohort | Fall 2023 Cohort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amer. Indian/Alaskan | 0.0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 50.0% |
| Asian | 33.3% | 100.0% | n/a | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Black | 87.5% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 60.1% | 75.0% |
| Hispanic | 62.5% | 28.6% | 61.5% | 87.5% | 70.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 61.9% | 58.3% | 70.0% | 36.4% | 33.3% |
| Unknown | 51.2% | 60.0% | n/a | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| White | 59.4% | 58.0% | 56.0% | 60.3% | 61.0% |
| Non-resident Alien | 80.0% | 62.5% | 53.8% | 71.9% | 90.0% |
| All Students | 59.7% | 57.3% | 56.4% | 60.9% | 64.1% |
| Female | 62.6% | 62.5% | 49.6% | 54.9% | 65.6% |
| Male | 57.5% | 51.2% | 61.6% | 65.1% | 62.9% |
| All Students | 59.7% | 57.3% | 56.4% | 60.9% | 64.1% |
First-time, Full-time Undergraduate Degree Seeking 6 Year Graduation Rates
| Fall 2014 Cohort | Fall 2015 Cohort | Fall 2016 Cohort | Fall 2017 Cohort | Fall 2023 Cohort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amer. Indian/Alaskan | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | n/a |
| Asian | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| Black | 35.0% | 20.7% | 26.1% | 38.5% | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 9.1% | 30.8% | 30.8% | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 15.4% | 12.5% | 31.6% | 38.89% |
| Unknown | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 37.5% |
| White | 28.3% | 28.7% | 32.3% | 35.1% | 32.85% |
| Non-resident Alien | 40.0% | 43.3% | 78.3% | 58.8% | 70.0% |
| All Students | 27.7% | 28.1% | 33.9% | 34.9% | 32.96% |
| Female | 28.7% | 30.4% | 31.5% | 28.2% | 27.27% |
| Male | 27.2% | 26.9% | 35.7% | 39.6% | 37.2% |
| All Students | 27.7% | 28.1% | 33.9% | 34.9% | 32.96% |
First-time, Full-time Undergraduate Degree Seeking 6 Year Graduation Rates
| Fall 2014 Cohort | Fall 2015 Cohort | Fall 2016 Cohort | Fall 2017 Cohort | Fall 2018 Cohort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant Recipient | 26.0% | 24.6% | 26.2% | 25.9% | 30.4% |
| Federal Direct Loan Recipient who Did Not Receive a Pell Grant | 25.4% | 21.4% | 30.0% | 44.8% | 28.6% |
| Non-Pell Grant & Non-Federal Direct Loan Recipient | 33.3% | 38.3% | 49.4% | 43.8% | 37.6% |
WVU-Beckley's retention and graduation rates are calculated following the US Department of Education method. The calculations are based on the first-time full-time degree-seeking cohort of students who began their undergraduate academic careers at WVU-Beckley in a given year. The cohort does not include new students with transfer credits. Retention and graduation rates are calculated based only on enrollment at and graduation from the WVU-Beckley campus. Financial aid status is based on status in the student's first time freshman fall term.