Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Founded in 1948, Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System. Originally named Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the university is named for Francis T. Nicholls, a former governor of Louisiana, member of the Louisiana Supreme Court, and general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Average net price: $12,298
- Undergraduate enrollment: 6,321
- Graduation rate (150%): 54%
- Graduation rate (200%): 50%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 58%
- Student to faculty ratio: 19:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $45,454
- Median earnings (8 years): $42,544
- Median earnings (6 years): $38,829
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Thibodaux, LA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Nicholls State University include Health Services, Nursing, Multi-.
- Health Services (127 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,343 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Nursing (126 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,428 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,738
- Multi- (109 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,992 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,898
- Business Administration and Management (93 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,927 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Psychology (78 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,011 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,106
- Biology (49 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,142 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,666
- Culinary Arts (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,969 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Elementary Education and Teaching (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,442 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,008
- Accounting (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,499 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,463
- Marketing (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,871 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,462
Degree mix: Business 32%, Engineering 1%, Health 43%, Biological Sciences 8%, Psychology 14%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Nicholls State University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,714 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $10,714
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $10,527
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $12,139
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $16,784
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $17,954
- In-state tuition and fees: $8,149
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $9,242
- Books and supplies: $1,300
- On-campus room and board: $11,412
- Off-campus room and board: $11,802
- Off-campus with family: $6,240
- Typical cost of attendance: $23,481
- Sticker vs net gap: 48%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 34%
- Federal loan recipients: 38%
- Average institutional grant: $4,962
- Average federal loan: $6,566
- Median debt at graduation: $22,675
Admissions
Nicholls State University admits 91% of applicants. Of students admitted, 35% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,369
- Admitted: 3,059
- Enrolled: 1,082
- Yield (first-choice signal): 35%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 6,321
- Women: 64%
- Commuter share (estimated): 78%
- Part-time undergraduates: 10%
- Age 25 and older: 10%
- Graduate students: 467
- Graduation rate: 54%
- Come back after freshman year: 77%
- First-generation: 46%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 36%
- Student to faculty: 19:1
- Professor salary: $83,797
- Associate professor salary: $68,653
- Assistant professor salary: $61,381
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,399
- Average SAT: 1,080
- Average ACT: 21
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Nicholls State University acceptance rate? Nicholls State University admits 91% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Nicholls State University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,714 a year after aid. Average net price is $12,298.
What majors does Nicholls State University offer? Popular programs include Health Services, Nursing, Multi-, Business Administration and Management, Psychology.
What is the average salary after Nicholls State University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,454 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Nicholls State University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 58% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 54%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Nicholls State University official site: https://nicholls.edu.