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Nicholls State University
  • 4 Year
  • THIBODAUX, LA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

editorial

Nicholls State is an above-average public university located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,244 undergraduate students. The Nicholls State acceptance rate is 98%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Business. Graduating 46% of students, Nicholls State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,600.

About

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THIBODAUX, LA 70310
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southland Conference

Nicholls State University Rankings

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Nicholls State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
98%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1000-1130
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$12,365 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,310 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 39 responses
80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 54 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 54 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
11
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
2
Online Bachelor's Programs
8
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    38%
  • On Campus
    44%
  • Online
    18%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,244 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,070
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 32 responses
  • Unique.
    44%
  • Entertaining
    25%
  • Calm
    9%
  • Outgoing
    9%
  • Stressed
    9%
  • Excited
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
38%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 60 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 63 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 40 responses
  • Friendly.
    55%
  • Unique.
    18%
  • Family
    15%
  • Underrated
    8%
  • Home away from home
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
96%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 28 responses

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