Nicholls State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.80%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1080. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,149
- Out-of-State Tuition: $9,242
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Nicholls State:
- Total Enrollment: 6,043, including 1,295 online students
- 5,518 Undergraduate, 525 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.1% men, 62.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 63 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Nicholls State Overview
Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) is a four-year, public school located in Thibodaux, LA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Nicholls State's tuition & fees is $8,149 for Louisiana residents and $9,242 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 82% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,784.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,043 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
Nicholls State's acceptance rate is 90.80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.37%. The median SAT score is 1080 and the ACT score is 21.
Nicholls State ranked 7th in Louisiana Colleges rankings. Nicholls State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Nicholls State University is $8,149 for in-state students and $9,242 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,236 for in-state students and $9,329 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,125 for Louisiana residents and $9,218 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,218 for Louisiana residents and $9,311 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,149 | $9,242 |
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| Graduate | $8,236 | $9,329 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,125 | $9,218 |
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| Graduate | $8,218 | $9,311 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Nicholls State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Nicholls State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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