What Nicholls State costs
Nicholls State University charges $8,149 a year in published tuition and fees for Louisiana residents, about $4,074 a semester, and $9,242 a year for students from other states, about $4,621 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,481 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $12,330 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Nicholls State
For fall 2024, Nicholls State University received 3,369 applications and admitted 3,059 students, and 1,082 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 934 and 1196.
What Nicholls State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Nicholls State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 127 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 126 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 109 |
| Business Administration and Management | 93 |
| Psychology | 78 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 49 |
| Culinary Arts / Chef Training | 30 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Nicholls State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas: 4,949 undergraduates
- University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana: 5,022 undergraduates
- Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas: 4,087 undergraduates
- Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 5,519 undergraduates
- Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas: 5,643 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Nicholls State University's acceptance rate? 90.8% for fall 2024: 3,059 of 3,369 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Nicholls State University? $8,149 a year for in-state students and $9,242 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Nicholls State University? About 4,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Nicholls State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 934–1196.
What is the campus setting at Nicholls State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Nicholls State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Nicholls State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
