Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is a public 4-year institution in Thibodaux, LA. It enrolls about 6,180 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Thibodaux, LA 70310 |
| County | Lafourche Parish |
| Enrollment | 6,180 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 3,320 / 3,188 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,173 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $9,266 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 54% |
| Transfer-out rate | 23% |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,029 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–24 |
| Website | www.nicholls.edu/ |
| Phone | 8776424655 |
Admissions
About 3,320 students applied and 3,188 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,169 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,173 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $9,266. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,029 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,822 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,582 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,659 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,504 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,799 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,096 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 54% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Nicholls State University is in Thibodaux, LA, Lafourche Parish. Its coordinates are 29.7945, -90.8016.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Nicholls State University?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 3,320 applicants.
How much does Nicholls State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,173 for in-state students and $9,266 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Nicholls State University?
About 6,180 students are enrolled.