Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Thibodaux, LA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,737 students. The acceptance rate is 91%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,454.
91%
Acceptance
$12,947
Net price
4,737
Enrollment
54%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
91%
Acceptance rate
1,090
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,947
Average net price
$8,149
In-state tuition
$9,242
Out-of-state tuition
$11,412
Room & board
$1,300
Books & supplies
$23,481
Total cost of attendance
34%
Students receiving Pell grants
38%
Students with federal loans
$22,675
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$45,454
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,829
Median earnings (6 yrs)
54%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
72%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,948
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,737
Total enrollment
10%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
46%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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