Nicholls State University
tuition & fees
$9,242
graduate tuition & fees
$9,329
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
6,043
online students
1,295
Number of Programs
63
Financial Aid Amount
$7,784
SAT Scores
1,080
Graduation Rate
54%
Nicholls State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Nicholls State ranked 12nd in Louisiana Colleges and 11st in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 6,043 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Nicholls State's acceptance rate is 90.80% last year (undergraduate school).
Nicholls State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Nicholls State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | University Station La Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA 70310 |
| Phone | 877-642-4655 |
| WEB | www.nicholls.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.nicholls.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.nicholls.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.nicholls.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.nicholls.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.nicholls.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.nicholls.edu/irep/ |
| Disability Service | www.nicholls.edu/student-access-center/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Nicholls State University is 90.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.37%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.80 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 35.37 % |
Tuition & Fees
Nicholls State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,149 for Louisiana residents and $9,242 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -0.26% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($9,266).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,236 for Louisiana residents and $9,329 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -0.19% compared to the last year's rate.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,149 | $9,242 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,236 | $9,329 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,043 students have enrolled at Nicholls State (2024-2025). Among them, 1,295 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Nicholls State has 5,518 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 525 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,043 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,518 |
| Graduate Students | 525 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,295 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Nicholls State offers 63 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Nicholls State
| Number of programs | 63 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |