Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · City · 4,737 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Thibodaux, LA, 70310 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
35 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,481
Out-of-state COA
$24,574
Avg net price
$12,947
Room & board
$11,412
In-state tuition
$8,149
Out-of-state tuition
$9,242
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,714
$30–48k
$10,527
$48–75k
$12,139
$75–110k
$16,784
$110k+
$17,954
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1090
Reading 472–608
Math 462–588
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 19–24
English 19–25
Math 17–24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
23%
Consumer completion
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,829
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,454
Median debt
$22,675
Monthly loan payment
$240
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,142
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$36,747
Independent students
19%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
7%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,829
10 years after entry
$45,454
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Institutional
Endowment
$17M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,998/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,948
Federal loan rate
38%
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