Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Valley College-Beckley

Beckley, WV

Overall Completion Rate

62.9%

Working Student Success

79%

Transfer Out Rate

14.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
54%
Part-time Students
79%
First-time Students
65.3%
Transfer Students
61%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (79% vs 54% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 444 students

After 4 Years

207
Certificates
41
Associate Degrees
248
Total Awards
56%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

207
Certificates
41
Associate Degrees
248
Total Awards
56%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

207
Certificates
41
Associate Degrees
248
Total Awards
56%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

56%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
17%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 10
8-Year Rate: 90%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 30
8-Year Rate: 77%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 20
8-Year Rate: 70%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 281
8-Year Rate: 57%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 261
8-Year Rate: 56%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 163
8-Year Rate: 54%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 414
8-Year Rate: 54%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 153
8-Year Rate: 52%

Time to Completion

Average time: 4 years
Median time: 4 years
Complete on time: 62.9%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.