Graduation Rate at Nicholls State University
At Nicholls State University, the graduation rate is 47 % within 150% normal time, the retention rate is 70 %, and the transfer-out rate is 25 %, as of August 31, 2017. The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is relatively higher the average rate when comparing similar colleges (44.56% in average - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
Graduation Rates in Reasonable Completion Time
459 students out of 981 candidates were completed their courses within 150% normal time at Nicholls State University.
By gender, 159 male and 300 female students graduated the school last year completing their jobs in the period. The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is relatively higher the average rate when comparing similar colleges (44.56% in average - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 981 | 459 | 46.79% |
| Men | 389 | 159 | 40.87% |
| Women | 592 | 300 | 50.68% |
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Graduation Rate By Race/Ethnicity
Graduation rates of American Indian or Alaska Native students is 16.67%, Asian students is 50.00%, Black (Non-Hispanic) students is 30.22%, Hispanic students is 32.14%, White students is 52.12%, Two or More Race students is 32.14%, and Unknown students is 75.00% at Nicholls State University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16.67%(2/12) | 16.67%(1/6) | 16.67%(1/6) |
| Asian | 50.00%(5/10) | 25.00%(1/4) | 66.67%(4/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 30.22%(55/182) | 28.17%(20/71) | 31.53%(35/111) |
| Hispanic | 32.14%(9/28) | 36.36%(4/11) | 29.41%(5/17) |
| White | 52.12%(357/685) | 45.96%(125/272) | 56.17%(232/413) |
| Two or More Race | 32.14%(9/28) | 16.67%(2/12) | 43.75%(7/16) |
| Unknown | 75.00%(6/8) | 33.33%(1/3) | 100.00%(5/5) |
Graduation Rate By Completion Time Period
234 students completed their courses in 4 years (or 100% normal time) and 139 finished in 5 years (or 125% normal time). And additional 320 students graduated within 6 years (or 150% normal time).
Transfer-out and Retention Rates
The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing total number of students who are known to have transferred out of other institution within 150% of normal time to completion into total number of students, At Nicholls State University, the transfer-out rate is 25.48%. The transfer-out rate at Nicholls State University is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (25.61% in average - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. At Nicholls State University, the retention rate is 70% for full-time students and 54 % for part-time students last year. The retention rate at Nicholls State University is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (72.42% in average - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
Non-Resident Alien Graduation Rate
A non-resident alien student is not a US citizen/green card holder and studies with student visa, such as F visa, in United States. At Nicholls State University, 16 of 28 non-resident alien students completed their studies and the graduation rate was 57.14%.
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