Outcomes at Nicholls State
Graduation Rate
45.57%
Transfer-out Rate
27.40%
Retention Rate
75.00%
The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is 45.57% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. 489 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,073 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 33.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 27.40% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 75% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Nicholls State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Nicholls State University. 489 students have completed and 294 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 48 students still enrolled and 242 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,073 | 1,007 | 66 |
| Completers | 489 (45.57%) | 471 | 18 |
| Transfer-out | 294 (27.40%) | 268 | 26 |
| Still Enrolled | 48 (4.47%) | 46 | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 242 (22.55%) | 222 | 20 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 234 students have completed in 4 years and additional 183 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 234 (23.24%) |
72 (20.11%) |
162 (24.96%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 183 (18.17%) |
53 (14.80%) |
130 (20.03%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 33 (3.28%) |
13 (3.63%) |
20 (3.08%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45.57% (489/1,073) | 39.29% (156/397) | 49.26% (333/676) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (6/18) | 25.00% (2/8) | 40.00% (4/10) |
| Asian | 50.00% (3/6) | 100.00% (1/1) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 27.50% (66/240) | 28.00% (21/75) | 27.27% (45/165) |
| Hispanic | 47.92% (23/48) | 47.06% (8/17) | 48.39% (15/31) |
| White | 51.68% (369/714) | 41.52% (115/277) | 58.12% (254/437) |
| Two or More Race | 36.67% (11/30) | 44.44% (4/9) | 33.33% (7/21) |
| Unknown | 25.00% (1/4) | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) |