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Nicholls State University

#362 in US ranking Thibodaux, LA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,775
Tuition & fees
$8,149
Avg. aid
$7,784
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
934–1196
ACT range
19–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$45,577
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Nicholls State University?

Homecoming is a recurring Nicholls tradition that brings students, alumni, and the wider university community together around athletics and campus activities. Family Day and Spring Fest are also identified among the university's recurring events.

These occasions give students ways to participate outside the classroom, but the schedule and activities can vary by year. A prospective student who wants to attend should check the current university events calendar for dates and details rather than rely on a previous year's program.

What are the student housing and dining options at Nicholls State University?

Nicholls offers university-operated, coeducational housing to undergraduates, including residence-hall options. Campus housing is available, but availability does not mean that a room - or a preferred room type - is guaranteed to every applicant.

Students considering campus living should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and cancellation terms before making a deposit or other commitment. Residence-hall internet access is reported, though students should check the current details of any particular building. Dining and meal-plan choices should be compared with class schedules and how often a student expects to eat on campus; a commuter and a resident may need very different plans. Students considering an apartment off campus should budget separately for transportation and utilities rather than compare rent with a residence-hall charge alone.

Nicholls State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

78

Nicholls State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1
Undergraduates living on campus
22%
Campus size
287 acres

Nicholls State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Nicholls State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Allen J. Ellender Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Nicholls State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Nicholls State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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