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Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Nicholls State University is a public institution in Thibodaux with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1088, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,454 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,091.

Established
1948
Motto
People Creating Possibilities
Type
Public university
Division
Division I

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96%Acceptance
1088SAT Avg
4,772Students
17:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$45,454Earnings 10yr
$12,091Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Nicholls State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1088

Reading & WritingMid: 563
490600
MathMid: 571
438545

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1088

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,173
Tuition (out-of-state)$9,266
Room & Board$10,938
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$21,519
Average Net Price$12,091
Median Debt at Graduation$22,675
Monthly Payment (10yr)$240

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,822
$30–48K$10,582
$48–75K$12,659
$75–110K$15,504
$110K+$15,799

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,091

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,156

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

36

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,772
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 18%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.3%
Freshman Retention76.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,829
8 Years$42,544
10 Years$45,454

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,300
Men
$57,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#102
Washington Monthly
#203

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Colonels

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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