Outcomes at Nicholls State
Graduation Rate
53.80%
Transfer-out Rate
24.07%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is 53.80% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. 693 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,288 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 31.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 24.07% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% 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. 693 students have completed and 310 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 36 students still enrolled and 249 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,288 | 1,203 | 85 |
| Completers | 693 (53.80%) | 667 | 26 |
| Transfer-out | 310 (24.07%) | 282 | 28 |
| Still Enrolled | 36 (2.80%) | 32 | 4 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 249 (19.33%) | 222 | 27 |
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, 358 students have completed in 4 years and additional 249 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 358 (29.76%) |
103 (23.36%) |
255 (33.46%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 249 (20.70%) |
99 (22.45%) |
150 (19.69%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 40 (3.33%) |
13 (2.95%) |
27 (3.54%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53.80% (693/1,288) | 48.68% (240/493) | 56.98% (453/795) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 53.13% (17/32) | 38.46% (5/13) | 63.16% (12/19) |
| Asian | 73.33% (11/15) | 75.00% (3/4) | 72.73% (8/11) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 39.45% (86/218) | 42.68% (35/82) | 37.50% (51/136) |
| Hispanic | 53.33% (32/60) | 38.46% (10/26) | 64.71% (22/34) |
| White | 57.82% (510/882) | 51.51% (171/332) | 61.64% (339/550) |
| Two or More Race | 55.88% (19/34) | 66.67% (6/9) | 52.00% (13/25) |
| Unknown | 38.46% (10/26) | 43.75% (7/16) | 30.00% (3/10) |