Graduation Rate at Nicholls State University (Nicholls State)
At Nicholls State University, the graduation rate is 45 % within 150% normal time, the retention rate is 75 %, and the transfer-out rate is 2 %, as of August 31, 2021.
Its graduation rate is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (43.76% in average - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
Graduation Rates in Reasonable Completion Time
For the academic year 2021-2022, 538 students out of 1,183 candidates have completed their courses within 150% normal time (i.e. in 6 years for 4-years BS degree) at Nicholls State University.
By gender, 167 male and 371 female students graduated the school last year completing their jobs in the period. Its graduation rate is around the average rate when comparing similar colleges (43.76% in average - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,183 | 538 | 45.48% |
| Men | 460 | 167 | 36.30% |
| Women | 723 | 371 | 51.31% |
Graduation Rate By Race/Ethnicity
The graduation rate of American Indian or Alaska Native students is 27.59%, rate of Asian students is 50.00%, rate of Black (Non-Hispanic) students is 30.04%, rate of Hispanic students is 42.86%, rate of White students is 51.94%, rate of Two or More Race students is 28.95%, and rate of Unknown students is 28.57% at Nicholls State University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27.59%(8/29) | 23.08%(3/13) | 31.25%(5/16) |
| Asian | 50.00%(5/10) | 37.50%(3/8) | 100.00%(2/2) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 30.04%(76/253) | 24.53%(26/106) | 34.01%(50/147) |
| Hispanic | 42.86%(21/49) | 42.11%(8/19) | 43.33%(13/30) |
| White | 51.94%(401/772) | 40.21%(115/286) | 58.85%(286/486) |
| Two or More Race | 28.95%(11/38) | 33.33%(3/9) | 27.59%(8/29) |
| Unknown | 28.57%(2/7) | 40.00%(2/5) | - |
Graduation Rate By Completion Time Period
For BS degrees, 250 students completed their courses in 4 years (or 100% normal time) and 201 finished in 5 years (or 125% normal time). An additional 337 students graduated within 6 years (or 150% normal time).
Transfer-out and Retention Rates
The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing the total number of students who are known to have transferred out of other institutions within 150% of normal time to completion into the total number of students, At Nicholls State University, the transfer-out rate is 28.40%. Its transfer-out rate is much lower than the average rate when comparing similar colleges (21.61% in average - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
By definition, the retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. At Nicholls State University, the retention rate is 75% for full-time students and 50 % for part-time students last year. Its retention rate is relatively higher than the average rate when comparing similar colleges (71.01% 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 a student visa, such as an F visa, in the United States. At Nicholls State University, 14 of 25 non-resident alien students completed their studies and the graduation rate was 56.00%.
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