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Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana

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Overview

Enrollment
6,225
Nicholls State University overview
Location Thibodaux, Louisiana
Online nicholls.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Nicholls State University overview
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 2,167 prospective students applied, and 2,106 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 958 enrolled in the school.  4,804 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,421 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $4,922 plus fees of $3,024. Nicholls State University is ranked 789 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
4/10
Value

Nicholls State University is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Nicholls State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Moderate
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SAT 1038/1228
ACT 20/25
GPA 3.34
Applications Accepted
97.2% 
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Applications Due Jul 17, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Louisiana Resident Tuition
$4,922
In State Costs for Nicholls State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,024
Room and Board $10,408
Budget for Other Expenses$4,362
Total One Year Cost$24,016
Out of State Resident Tuition
$6,015
Out of State Costs for Nicholls State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,024
Room and Board $10,408
Budget for Other Expenses$4,362
Total One Year Cost$25,109

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$42,600 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
38% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Nicholls State University students
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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