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Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Nicholls State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Thibodaux, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading472 - 608
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math462 - 588
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 24
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,260
Earnings 5yr: $132,991
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,776
Earnings 5yr: $84,450
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,428
Earnings 5yr: $76,027
Debt: $25,631
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,041
Earnings 5yr: $75,285
Debt: $18,848
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,167
Earnings 5yr: $71,690
Debt: $19,125
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,499
Earnings 5yr: $46,209
Debt: $23,410
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,635
Earnings 5yr: $66,793
Debt: $26,875
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,621
Earnings 5yr: $54,353
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,927
Earnings 5yr: $49,085
Debt: $26,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,071
Earnings 5yr: $56,635
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,871
Earnings 5yr: $50,378
Debt: $23,025
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,746
Earnings 5yr: $58,090
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,673
Earnings 5yr: $47,908
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,107
Earnings 5yr: $37,727
Debt: $28,512
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,600
Earnings 5yr: $51,058
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,442
Earnings 5yr: $44,812
Debt: $22,692
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,343
Earnings 5yr: $50,821
Debt: $22,336
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,677
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,646
Earnings 5yr: $42,698
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,361
Earnings 5yr: $39,634
Debt: $26,074
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,947
In-State Tuition$8,149
Out-of-State Tuition$9,242
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,829
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,454
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,156
Est. Monthly Payment
$142/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
46%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$55,037
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