Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is a public institution with “selective” admissions located in the rural town of Thibodaux, Louisiana, 50 miles west of New Orleans. The institution is named after Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls, a brigadier general for the confederacy in the civil war, a two-time Louisiana governor, and chief justice to the Louisiana Supreme Court. In addition to its main campus, Nicholls State University also offers online degree programs and courses, as well as a partnership with Fletcher Technical Community College.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
City
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1030
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,366
Total Number of Undergrads
5,717
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $7,952
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $9,045
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,735
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
78
Size of Town
City: Small
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Houma
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Houston
Lafayette
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,500
What Students Are Saying
3.90
Average Rating
Nicholls State University is an outstanding University. My college experience here has been amazing. I have learned who I really am and also what I want to do for the rest of my life.
Ashley from Baldwin, LA
nicholls state is a great overall university. the art, nursing, education and culinary departments are among the best in the country. for personal one on one attention with a large school academics, go to nicholls state university.
Candice from Thibodaux, LA
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