by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 43% students making it past their freshmen year, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College 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%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | 43% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| West Virginia | 70.53% |
Of the 123 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
33% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 38% in six years, and 38% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 38%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 115 | 35% |
| Six Years | 123 | 38% |
| Eight Years | 2 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 203 | 62% |
Approximately 203 students or 62% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 203 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
54 transferred to another institution.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 146 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 54 | 26.6% |
| Dropped Out | 146 | 71.9% |
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 Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College represent 37% of the students in the class of 2015, and 34.15% of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 33%, first-time students in the Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College graduation rate was 34%, and by the eight year mark, 34% 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.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 33% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 34% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 34% | 47.82% |
80 first-time / full-time students or 66% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
15 transferred to another institution.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 65 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 15 | 18.75% |
| Dropped Out | 65 | 81.25% |
First-time / part-time students at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College represent 25.61% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time, part-time students in the Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 24%.
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 Completions | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 20% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 24% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 24% | 23.72% |
64 first-time / part-time students or 76% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
12 transferred to another institution.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 50 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 3.13% |
| Transferred | 12 | 18.75% |
| Dropped Out | 50 | 78.13% |
63 Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 19.21% 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 56%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 57%.
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.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 56% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 57% | 55.07% |
27 non first-time / part-time students or 43% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
13 transferred to another institution.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.70% |
| Transferred | 13 | 48.15% |
| Dropped Out | 13 | 48.15% |
59 Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 17.99% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 44%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 46%.
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.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 44% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 37.80% |
32 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
14 transferred to another institution.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College lost contact with the remaining 18 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 14 | 43.75% |
| Dropped Out | 18 | 56.25% |
