Nicholls State University - Net Price, Tuition, Cost to Attend, Financial Aid and Student Loans

How much does it cost to attend?

In State Louisiana Resident Sticker Price

$24,016

In State Costs for Nicholls State University
Fee	Cost
Tuition	$4,922
Books and Supplies	$1,300
Other Fees	$3,024
Room and Board	$10,408
Other Expenses Budget	$4,362

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$25,109

Out of State Costs for Nicholls State University
Fee	Cost
Tuition	$6,015
Books and Supplies	$1,300
Other Fees	$3,024
Room and Board	$10,408
Other Expenses Budget	$4,362

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Nicholls State University for undergraduate students residing in Louisiana is $4,922. Room and board charges total $10,408 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,300 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $3,024 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $4,362 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Nicholls State University full time should expect a total annual cost of $24,016.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Nicholls State University is $6,015 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $10,408 for room and board, $1,300 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $3,024. Students are advised to budget $4,362 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $25,109. This figure is 4.6% higher than what Louisiana residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Nicholls State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $12,621 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Nicholls State University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$12,621

Net Price by Income Nicholls State University
Family Income	Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000	$10,857
$30,001 to $48,000	$11,004
$48,001 to $75,000	$13,486
$75,001 to $110,000	$15,456
$110,000+	$15,856

Financial Aid

98% of full-time undergrad Nicholls State University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $8,741 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 48% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,253 and 3% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $9,210.

Finanical Aid Nicholls State University
Type	Avg./Student	Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid	$8,741	98%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships	$4,645	47%
Pell Grants	$4,881	42%
Other Federal Grants	$700	84%
State and Local Grants	$4,523	80%
Federal Student Loans	$5,253	48%
Other Student Loans	$9,210	3%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Nicholls State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $26,128. The loan balance of $26,128 is a four year multiple of the $6,532 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $277 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.


Example Loan	$26,128
Stafford Loan Interest Rate	4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan	10 years
Example Monthly Payment	$277.00
Total Interest Paid	$7,112.03
Sum of All Loan Payments	$33,240.03

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$96,064

Year	Louisiana Residents	Non Residents
1	$24,016	$25,109
2	$25,697	$26,867
3	$27,496	$28,747
4	$29,421	$30,760

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Nicholls State University to be $96,064 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7% annual increase over the next 4 years which is the national trend.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Nicholls State University
	Price Per Credit	3 Credit Class	4 Credit Class
Louisiana Residents	$410	$1,230	$1,640
Out of State Residents	$501	$1,503	$2,004

Estimated cost for a class at Nicholls State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Nicholls State University versus other colleges.