Graduation and Retention Rates
Six-year Graduation Rates
| Entering class | Original count | Graduated in 6 years or less |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2016 | 4,139 | 64.4% |
| Fall 2015 | 3,984 | 67.4% |
| Fall 2014 | 3,522 | 66.1% |
| Fall 2013 | 3,513 | 67.2% |
| Fall 2012 | 3,535 | 67.1% |
| Fall 2011 | 3,714 | 62.6% |
| Fall 2010 | 3,530 | 61.9% |
| Fall 2009 | 3,590 | 62.1% |
| Fall 2008 | 3,645 | 59.2% |
| Fall 2007 | 3,807 | 56.8% |
| Fall 2006 | 3,497 | 57.0% |
| Fall 2005 | 3,477 | 53.9% |
| Fall 2004 | 3,314 | 51.1% |
Note: Graduation Rates are based on IPEDS reporting and do not include "VCU Qatar" - a non-U.S. territory.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Freshman-to-sophomore Retention Rates
| Entering class | Original count | Retained 1 year |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | 4,041 | 84.8% |
| Fall 2020 | 3,707 | 83.8% |
| Fall 2019 | 4,372 | 83.1% |
| Fall 2018 | 4,517 | 83.0% |
| Fall 2017 | 4,117 | 84.5% |
| Fall 2016 | 4,139 | 82.8% |
| Fall 2015 | 3,983 | 86.3% |
| Fall 2014 | 3,522 | 85.7% |
| Fall 2013 | 3,513 | 86.3% |
| Fall 2012 | 3,535 | 86.6% |
| Fall 2011 | 3,714 | 85.2% |
| Fall 2010 | 3,530 | 85.7% |
| Fall 2009 | 3,590 | 85.3% |
| Fall 2008 | 3,645 | 83.4% |
Note: Retention Rates are based on IPEDS reporting and do not include "VCU Qatar" - a non-U.S. territory.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics.