Overview
Student Population
| Location | Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| Online | nicholls.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Nicholls State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,189 prospective students applied, and 2,975 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,200 enrolled in the school. 5,227 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,542 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $4,922 plus fees of $3,024. Nicholls State University is ranked 798 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Value
Nicholls State University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Nicholls State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#798 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#334 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1170 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 17, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,024 |
| Room and Board | $10,156 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,332 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,734 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,024 |
| Room and Board | $10,156 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,332 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,827 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 19% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Education | 8% |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159966 IPEDS survey data for Nicholls State University.
Current students may use the Nicholls State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.