$7,885
$8,979
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details93%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,410 |
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| Declined | + 161 |
| Total Received | 2,571 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA |
| Birmingham–Southern College | Birmingham, AL |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| SAT | 6221 |
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| ACT | 1580 |
Nicholls State University, founded in 1948, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, University College, and the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. Its 210-acre campus, formerly part of the historic Acadia Plantation, is located within the Mississippi River Valley, in Thibodaux.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 6,366 |
| Established in | 1948 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) • ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
210-acre campus in Thibodaux (population: 14,610), 60 miles from New Orleans; seven satellite campuses. Served by bus; major airport and train serve New Orleans; smaller airport serves Baton Rouge (75 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Nicholls State University
906 East First Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
| Application fee | $20
($30 for international applicants) |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
August 15 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
93%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,410 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 161 |
| Total Received | 2,571 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Becky Leblanc-Durocher
Director of Admissions
P: 985 448-4507
F: 985 448-4929
nicholls@nicholls.edu
| Tuition | $7,885 |
| Room & board | $9,790 |
| Total | $17,675 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $9,900 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $7,775 |
59%
$9,900
Need-based
| Federal | $9,582,929 |
| State | $5,206,473 |
| Institutional | $1,867,167 |
| Other external | $1,233,994 |
| Total | $17,890,563 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $311,990 |
| State | $3,438,174 |
| Institutional | $1,576,176 |
| Other external | $655,795 |
| Total | $5,982,135 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
80%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
40
Minimum transfers must complete
24
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 39 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada France Jamaica Mexico Nepal Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors |
Marilyn Gonzalez
Assistant Director of International Student Admissions
985 448-7038
marilyn.gonzalez@nicholls.edu
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