Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

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Tuition & Fees

$14,169

$15,262

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
500
75th
530
25th
438
75th
25
25th
19
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,253
Declined 36
Total Received 2,289
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Public

5,314

undergraduate students

569

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1948, Nicholls State University is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in nursing, education, and the culinary arts. It is located on a 210-acre campus in Thibodaux, Louisiana—formerly part of the historic Acadia Plantation.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,883
Established in 1948
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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210-acre campus in Thibodaux (population: 14,713), 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.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Nicholls State University
906 East First Street
Thibodaux, LA
70301

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
17%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
42%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
19%
Top 1/4
43%
Top 1/2
74%
Bottom 1/2
26%
Bottom 1/4
10%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
500
75th
530
25th
438
75th
25
25th
19
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Other application fee ($30 for international applicants)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,253
Declined 36
Total Received 2,289

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,372

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,173
Housing $7,120
Food $3,818
Additional fees $5,996
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $26,407
Average Financial Aid - $7,372
Total with Avg. Aid $19,035

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $10,094,095
State $6,619,325
Institutional $1,894,407
Other external $1,453,730
Total $20,061,557

Non-need-based

Federal $322,664
State $4,482,091
Institutional $1,543,652
Other external $497,102
Total $6,845,509

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 985 448-4048
F: 985 448-4124
finaid@nicholls.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance team

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southland Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Care Provider/Assistant yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Culinary Arts/Chef Training yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mathematics, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician yes
Petroleum Technology/Technician yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Surveying Engineering yes
Surveying Technology/Surveying yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. General Studies
  2. Business Administration
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,883

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

5,314
students

Female
64%
3,398

Male
36%
1,916

10%

569
students

Female
79%
449

Male
21%
120

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

80%

4,244
students

Female
63%
2,686

Male
37%
1,558

20%

1,070
students

Female
67%
712

Male
33%
358

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

40

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

24

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 33
Countries most often represented Brazil
Honduras
India
Mexico
Nepal
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors

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