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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Nicholls.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Nicholls. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend Nicholls and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend Nicholls in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Nicholls.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Nicholls – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at Nicholls and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Nicholls finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Nicholls.

Nicholls State University

First-Time, Full-Time Students

Description 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
% Graduated from Nicholls State University with 4-year degree0.0%0.0%0.2%14.6%31.2%37.3%
% Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%3.4%5.5%
% Graduated with 2-year degree0.0%0.2%1.8%3.8%4.1%4.6%
Total % Graduated0.0%0.2%2.0%19.7%38.7%47.4%
 
% Enrolled at Nicholls State University95.7%66.5%53.1%34.2%15.4%8.0%
% Enrolled at other 4-year institutions0.1%5.1%7.0%7.4%6.7%3.9%
% Enrolled at other 2-year institutions0.0%3.1%5.4%4.5%4.4%4.5%
Total % Enrolled95.8%74.7%65.5%46.1%26.5%16.4%
 
Student Success & Progress95.8%74.9%67.5%65.8%65.2%63.8%

First-Time, Full-Time Transfer Students

Description 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
% Graduated from Nicholls State University with 4-year degree0.5%5.6%17.8%31.8%38.8%40.7%
% Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree0.5%0.5%1.4%4.7%6.5%8.4%
% Graduated with 2-year degree1.4%0.9%1.4%1.9%4.2%3.3%
Total % Graduated2.4%7.0%20.6%38.4%49.5%52.4%
 
% Enrolled at Nicholls State University90.7%53.3%33.6%15.4%4.2%4.7%
% Enrolled at other 4-year institutions1.4%7.9%8.9%7.5%5.6%3.7%
% Enrolled at other 2-year institutions1.4%4.2%4.2%3.3%1.9%2.3%
Total % Enrolled93.5%65.4%46.7%26.2%11.7%10.7%
 
Student Success & Progress95.9%72.4%67.3%64.6%61.2%63.1%
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