Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| Online | nicholls.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, approximately 60 miles southwest of New Orleans, Nicholls State University is a public institution situated in the heart of Louisiana's Bayou Region. The 287-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings along Bayou Lafourche, serving as a primary educational center for the Louisiana Gulf Coast region since its establishment in 1948. Nicholls State maintains an open admission policy and offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, with notable strengths in culinary arts, nursing, business administration, and petroleum services. The university operates the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, one of the leading culinary arts programs in the South, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Colonels in the Southland Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Nicholls State University is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Nicholls State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#910 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#365 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 938/1130 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,234 |
| Room and Board | $10,602 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,450 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,234 |
| Room and Board | $10,602 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,543 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 19% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Education | 8% |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024