Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,173
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,266
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,938
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,338
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,111
Net price (after aid)$12,091
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,822
$30k – $48k$10,582
$48k – $75k$12,659
$75k – $110k$15,504
$110k+$15,799
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,454
Median debt at graduation$22,675
Est. monthly loan payment$240
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans43%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$12.1k below avg
Out-of-state value
$9.3k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.2k
below avg
Out-of-state
$9.3k
below avg
Net price
$12.1k
below avg
Pell
35%
Median debt
$22.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$45.5k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsBusinessEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (28)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Business
FinanceManagement
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Health Sciences
Public Health
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
928 - 1145
ACT range
18 - 24
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About Nicholls State University
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- Where is Nicholls State University located?
- Nicholls State University is located in Thibodaux, LA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is a public university based in LA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Nicholls State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Nicholls State University is approximately 96%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,173 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,340 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Nicholls State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Nicholls State University.
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