Nicholls State University
tuition & fees
$9,249
graduate tuition & fees
$9,334
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
6,225
online students
1,173
Number of Programs
57
Financial Aid Amount
$7,028
SAT Scores
1,133
Graduation Rate
50%
Nicholls State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Nicholls State ranked 7th in Louisiana Colleges and 10th in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 6,225 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 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 97.19% 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/institutional-research/data/ |
| Disability Service | www.nicholls.edu/disability/ |
| 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 97.19% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.49%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $36 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.19 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 45.49 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $36 |
Tuition & Fees
Nicholls State's 2023 tuition & fees is $8,156 for Louisiana residents and $9,249 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.32% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($9,039).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $8,241 for Louisiana residents and $9,334 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.71% compared to the last year's rate.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,156 | $9,249 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,241 | $9,334 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 6,225 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 1,173 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Nicholls State has 5,567 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 658 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,225 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,567 |
| Graduate Students | 658 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,173 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
Nicholls State offers 57 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 17 out of the 57 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Nicholls State
| Number of programs | 57 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 17 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |