Nicholls State University
tuition & fees
$9,266
graduate tuition & fees
$9,347
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
5,883
online students
1,271
Number of Programs
63
Financial Aid Amount
$7,372
SAT Scores
1,015
Graduation Rate
45%
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 5,883 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 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 95.99% 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 95.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.99%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $36 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.99 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 36.99 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $36 |
Tuition & Fees
Nicholls State's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,173 for Louisiana residents and $9,266 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.18% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($9,249).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,254 for Louisiana residents and $9,347 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.14% compared to the last year's rate.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,173 | $9,266 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,254 | $9,347 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 5,883 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,271 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Nicholls State has 5,314 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 569 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,883 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,314 |
| Graduate Students | 569 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,271 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Nicholls State offers 63 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 14 out of the 63 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 | 63 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 14 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 | ✔ |