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Thibodaux, LA 70310
p. 877-642-4655
w. www.nicholls.edu

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2203

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Nicholls State University?
1606th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,603 $2,603 $9,071
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,362 $1,362 $1,362
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $217 $217 $756
FT Graduate Tuition $3,323 $3,323 $9,791
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,164 $1,164 $1,164
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $323 $323 $942
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,311 $15,311 $21,779
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $5,165 $5,165 $11,633
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,165 $5,165 $11,633

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,595 $3,651 $3,595 $3,651 $9,043 $9,099
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $4,556 $6,798
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,667 $2,721
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application Fee$20
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,890 (765 male / 1,122 female)
Admitted 1,478 (599 male / 879 female)
Admission rate 78%
First-time Enrollment 1,247 (518 male / 729 female)
FT Enrollment 1,203 (500 male / 703 female)
PT Enrollment 44 (18 male / 26 female)
Total Enrollment7,169

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Nicholls State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Nicholls State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Southland Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Southland Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Southland Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Southland Conference

ACT Test Admission

1006th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 96%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 23

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,532
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,850
Board Fee$2,460

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 38 324 20 14 42 1,826 32 2,296
Accounting 2 8 2 2 78 92
Agricultural Business and Management, General 6 6
Art Teacher Education 2 2 4
Art/Art Studies, General 2 26 28
Athletic Training/Trainer 8 8 16
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 2 2 2 24 30
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6 8 2 64 2 82
Business Administration and Management, General 16 18 2 6 254 4 300
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry, General 4 4 8
Child Care Provider/Assistant 2 16 2 20
Computer Science 2 16 18
Counseling Psychology 8 20 28
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 4 4 16 24
Criminal Justice/Police Science 6 32 2 40
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 10 4 58 72
Curriculum and Instruction 6 28 34
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 12 2 14
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 26 2 28
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2 10 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 16 2 24 2 44
Educational Psychology 6 6
Elementary Education and Teaching 6 44 50
English Language and Literature, General 2 24 26
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 10 10
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 22 6 60 88
Finance, General 4 2 24 30
General Studies 64 2 2 2 238 4 312
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2 14 4 34 4 58
History, General 4 24 28
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12 12
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 2 10 12
Management Information Systems, General 2 6 8
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2 2 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18 2 2 54 2 78
Mass Communication/Media Studies 10 2 2 22 36
Mathematics Teacher Education 8 8
Mathematics, General 4 12 16
Mathematics, Other 2 2 4 8
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 16 16
Music Teacher Education 6 6
Music, General 2 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 4 30 2 4 278 2 320
Petroleum Technology/Technician 2 6 92 100
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8 8
Political Science and Government, General 16 2 32 50
Psychology, General 2 16 18
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 12 26 2 40
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education 6 2 8
Sociology 10 2 22 34
Surveying Technology/Surveying 4 4

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Nicholls State University 2219th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $51,995 ($56,956 male / $47,070 female)
Number of FT Faculty 275 (137 male / 138 female)
Number of PT Faculty 3
FT Faculty Ratio 92 : 1
Total Benefits $3,906,712

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