First-time, Full-Time Degree Seeking Undergraduates
Retention Rates (%)
| Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 45.0% | 80.5% |
| 2019 | 55.0% | 79.3% |
| 2020 | 53.1% | 74.2% |
| 2021 | 57.6% | 78.2% |
| 2022 | 60.2% | 85.7% |
Graduation Rates (%) - 150% within 6 years
Graduated students includes those who complete a bachelors degree within six years and those who complete an associates degree in three years.
| Year | 3 Year Associates | 6 Year Bachelors or 3 Year Associates |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20.8% | 20.8% |
| 2013 | 21.2% | 21.2% |
| 2014 | 22.3% | 22.3% |
| 2015 | 23.6% | 23.6% |
| 2016 | 24.1% | 24.1% |
| 2017 | 24.7% | |
| 2018 | 29.6% | |
| 2019 | 35.9% |
First-time, Full-time Undergraduate Degree Seeking Fall to Fall Retention Rates
| Fall 2018 Cohort | Fall 2019 Cohort | Fall 2020 Cohor t | Fall 2021 Cohort t | Fall 2022 Cohort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amer. Indian/Alaskan | n/a | n/a | 100.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 50.0% | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 66.7% |
| Black | 31.0% | 48.6% | 48.4% | 33.3% | 38.5% |
| Hispanic | 40.0% | 45.5% | 45.5% | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 100.0% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multiracial | 55.6% | 53.3% | 50.0% | 40.9% | 66.7% |
| Unknown | 33.3% | 57.1% | 66.7% | 37.5% | 70.0% |
| White | 46.5% | 56.9% | 53.5% | 61.2% | 61.2% |
| Non-resident Alien | 33.3% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| All Students | 45.0% | 55.0% | 53.1% | 56.9% | 60.2% |
| Female | 43.7% | 56.1% | 54.5% | 63.3% | 66.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 53.7% | 51.4% | 50.0% | 52.9% |
| All Students | 45.0% | 55.0% | 53.1% | 56.9% | 60.2% |
First-time, Full-time Undergraduate Degree Seeking - 150% Graduation Rate within 6 Years
| Fall 2012 Cohort | Fall 2013 Cohort | Fall 2014 Cohort | Fall 2015 Cohort | Fall 2016 Cohort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amer. Indian/Alaskan | 0.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12.6% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 4.2% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 17.2% | 7.4% | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| White | 24.7% | 26.0% | 27.7% | 30.0% | 28.3% |
| Non-resident Alien | n/a | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| All Students | 20.8% | 21.2% | 22.3% | 24.1% | 24.7% |
| Female | 22.2% | 24.0% | 26.4% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
| Male | 19.4% | 18.6% | 17.9% | 18.7% | 23.2% |
| All Students | 21.1% | 20.5% | 22.8% | 24.1% | 24.7% |
First-time, Full-time Undergraduate Degree Seeking 150% Graduation Rate within 6 Years
| Fall 2012 Cohort | Fall 2013 Cohort | Fall 2014 Cohort | Fall 2015 Cohort | Fall 2016 Cohort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant Recipient | 16.1% | 15.8% | 16.0% | 18.0% | 19.5% |
| Federal Direct Loan Recipient who Did Not Receive a Pell Grant | 20.9% | 20.3% | 22.3% | 22.0% | 26.1% |
| Non-Pell Grant & Non-Federal Direct Loan Recipient | 32.7% | 40.5% | 44.3% | 42.1% | 34.1% |
WVU-Keyser'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-Keyser 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-Keyser campus. Financial aid status is based on status in the student's first time freshman fall term.