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Nicholls State University

Public, 4-year

University Station La Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA 70310

(877) 642-4655

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Quick Facts

4,772

Total Enrollment

96%

Acceptance Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

$38,829

Median Earnings (6yr)

$8,173

In-State Tuition

$12,091

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1088

Avg SAT Score

About Nicholls State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Size 5,000 - 9,999

Location

Address University Station La Hwy 1
City Thibodaux, LA
ZIP Code 70310
County Lafourche Parish

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Jay Clune (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 24%
Business 17%
Liberal Arts 8%
Psychology 7%
Education 5%
Biology 4%
Visual/Performing Arts 3%
Protective Services 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 4,772

Student Demographics

Male 37%
Female 63%
White 65%
Black 18%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 490 540 600
SAT Math 438 475 545
ACT Composite 18 21 24

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $8,173
Out-of-State Tuition $9,266

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 35%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $8,822
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,582
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,659
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,504
$110,001+ $15,799

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$38,829

6 Years After

$42,544

8 Years After

$45,454

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $22,865  |  75th percentile: $58,055

Earnings by Family Income Background

$33,638

Low Income

$40,383

Middle Income

$43,192

High Income

Student Outcomes

77%

Full-Time Retention

60%

Part-Time Retention

54%

Graduation Rate