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Nicholls State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,423
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Nicholls State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Nicholls State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Nicholls State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 70% at Nicholls State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,946

Cost of attendance at Nicholls State University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,039

Cost of attendance at Nicholls State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Nicholls State University received on average $8,215 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,215
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 485 41% $4,860 $2,357,055
Other Federal Grant 1,068 90% $2,788 $2,977,119
State Grant/Scholarships 927 78% $4,386 $4,065,640
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 565 48% $4,096 $2,314,152
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,139 96% $8,215 $9,356,911

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nicholls State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nicholls State University students is 50.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.1%.

50.2%

  • asian 78.6% 11 students
  • African American 37.8% 87 students
  • white 55.3% 455 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 42.2% 19 students
  • International Students 42.1% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 31.0% 13 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southland Conference
  • Baseball Southland Conference
  • Basketball Southland Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southland Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Nicholls State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nicholls State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)