Nicholls State University
Public, 4-year
University Station La Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA 70310
Quick Facts
4,772
Total Enrollment
96%
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
$38,829
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,173
In-State Tuition
$12,091
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1088
Avg SAT Score
About Nicholls State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | University Station La Hwy 1 |
| City | Thibodaux, LA |
| ZIP Code | 70310 |
| County | Lafourche Parish |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Jay Clune (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,772 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 37% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 64.6% |
| Black | 18.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.7% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 10.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 10.6% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 438 | 475 | 545 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,173
In-State Tuition
$9,266
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,519
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,091
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 43% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,675 |
| Median Total Debt | $13,156 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,143 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 68% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,822 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,582 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,659 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,504 |
| $110,001+ | $15,799 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$38,829
6 Years After
$42,544
8 Years After
$45,454
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $22,865 | 75th percentile: $58,055
Earnings by Family Income Background
$33,638
Low Income
$40,383
Middle Income
$43,192
High Income
Student Outcomes
77%
Full-Time Retention
60%
Part-Time Retention
54%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,985
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,464
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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