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Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate94%
Acceptance Rate94%

About Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University is a public, state university in the town of Thibodaux, Louisiana. Nicholls State University was founded in 1948. The university enrolls around 6,134 students per year, including 6,134 undergrads.

Nicholls State University Acceptance Rate 2021

Around 94% of applicants get into Nicholls State University each year. Out of 2,651 applications received in 2021, 2,484 students were offered admission.

Nicholls State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional May require tests

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Nicholls State University is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, near New Orleans.

If you would like to see Nicholls State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Thibodaux, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Nicholls State University and Thibodaux are like without leaving home.

College Info

906 East First Street Thibodaux, LA 70310

Campus Setting: Small Town

Nicholls State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Nicholls State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Nicholls State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Nicholls State University SAT Scores

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Nicholls State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,833

In State

$20,926

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$4,922
$6,015
Fees
$3,037
$3,037
Housing
$10,574
$10,574
Books
$1,300
$1,300

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Nicholls State University is like? There are approximately 6,134 students enrolled at Nicholls State University. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from LA and 5% percent of students are from other states.

81%

Full Time

11%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,134

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

94%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,959

Out-of-State

$9,052

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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