Nicholls State University: Statistics

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#3423 of 14,131 In the World
#968 of 2,597 In North America
#898 of 2,496 In the United States
#14 of 27 In Louisiana
#1590 of 3,007 For Environmental Engineering
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Acceptance rate
91%
Average SAT
1065
Average ACT
22
Aid receiving
95%
Undergraduates
5,518
Graduates
525
Male:Female Ratio
37:63
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate

Nicholls State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Nicholls State University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 91% 90% 91%
Applicants 3,369 1,199 2,170
Admissions 3,059 1,076 1,983
Freshmen enrolled full time 1,075 414 661
Freshmen enrolled part time 7 4 3

2,193 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

1,295 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
34 or 3%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 934
or below

75% of them
had 1196
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Nicholls State University are 934-1196 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
884 or 82%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 19
or below

75% of them
had 24
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Nicholls State University are 19-24 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
SAT/ACT Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school rank Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 3859 (65%)
Black or African American 1102 (18%)
Hispanic 397 (7%)
Two or more races 245 (4%)
Nonresident Alien 116 (2%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 101 (2%)
Asian 89 (1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 41 (0.7%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 8 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$10,392
Students receiving aid
95%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $4,922$5,686
Tuition in-state $4,922$5,686
Tuition out-of-state $6,015$6,779
Fee in-district $3,227$2,550
Fee in-state $3,227$2,550
Fee out-of-state $3,227$2,550

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,399
Combined charge for room and board $11,412
Room charge $7,262
Meal charge $4,150

Nicholls State University majors

Nicholls State University has granted 898 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 191 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Nicholls State University.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 126 40
Business Administration and Management, General 93 46
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 127
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 109
General Studies 81
Psychology, General 78
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 49
Culinary Arts & Chef Training 7 30
Elementary Education and Teaching 28 1
Accounting 26
Curriculum and Instruction 22
Petroleum Technology & Technician 18 4
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 20
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 19
Fine & Studio Arts, General 18
Mass Communication & Media Studies 18
Finance, General 17
History, General 17
Management Information Systems, General 17
Counseling Psychology 16
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 16
Dietetics & Dietitian 15
English Language and Literature, General 15
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 14
Sociology, General 13
Chemistry, General 12
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services 12
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 11
Political Science and Government, General 11
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other 8
Mathematics, General 8
Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician 7
Secondary Education and Teaching 3 3
Music, General 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
Child Care Provider & Assistant 4
Surveying Engineering 4
Mathematics, Other 3
Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching 2
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1
Grand Total 110 898 191

Nicholls State University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 54% 49% 57%
  • Full-time retention rate - 77%
  • Part-time retention rate - 40%

Publications & Citations

Nicholls State University has published 1,365 scientific papers with 28,110 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Physics, Law, and Medicine.

Publications
1,365
Citations
28,110

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
772 / 14,328
Environmental Science
653 / 15,828
Biology
627 / 16,071
Engineering
561 / 14,157
Computer Science
502 / 11,702
Political Science
484 / 10,011
Chemistry
459 / 10,307
Physics
435 / 9,439
Law
427 / 9,524
Medicine
416 / 8,665
Ecology
405 / 10,351
Geology
368 / 10,196
Sociology
344 / 7,633
Psychology
342 / 9,640
Business
334 / 7,863
Mathematics
333 / 7,420
Philosophy
333 / 5,962
Organic Chemistry
295 / 6,475
Quantum and Particle physics
291 / 6,229
Geography and Cartography
291 / 6,774
Biochemistry
258 / 6,542
Paleontology
255 / 7,875
Economics
253 / 6,223
History
240 / 5,136
Genetics
221 / 7,089
Archaeology
182 / 4,856
Statistics
175 / 4,189
Social Psychology
167 / 6,042
Art & Design
161 / 2,455
Materials Science
156 / 3,457
Management
151 / 4,726
Botany
149 / 3,341
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
142 / 3,596
Linguistics
138 / 2,678
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
136 / 3,360
Environmental Management
133 / 4,846
Math Teachers
127 / 2,325
Education Majors
127 / 2,859
Development Studies
123 / 2,585
Oceanography
119 / 3,437

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 12 57
1994 10 52
1995 14 54
1996 17 61
1997 25 68
1998 26 78
1999 18 95
2000 16 126
2001 15 108
2002 26 157
2003 29 144
2004 37 180
2005 27 262
2006 27 295
2007 35 379
2008 50 548
2009 45 671
2010 38 785
2011 35 883
2012 46 996
2013 35 1031
2014 36 1129
2015 57 1083
2016 45 1182
2017 43 1194
2018 39 1411
2019 52 1592
2020 70 1879
2021 61 2102
2022 64 2410
2023 50 2359
2024 42 2354
2025 20 1952
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Nicholls State University alumni

  1. Mo B. Dick

    Mo B. Dick
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1965-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    record producerdisc jockeysongwritersingerauthor
    Biography

    Raymond Emile Poole, better known by his stage name Mo B. Dick, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and published author. He is a founding member of the production team The Medicine Men (formerly Beats by the Pound), which produced most of No Limit Records' releases from 1995 to 1999. During his stint at No Limit Records, he not only produced tracks, but was also a featured artist on over a dozen songs. As a member of Beats by the Pound, the production team collectively produced nearly all of the label's tracks. His repertoire lists his production credits on over 170 recordings and has his own record label Out The Box Xploitations. Currently Mo B. Dick is working on projects for his new imprints, Out The Box Xploitations & OnHer and iNHer iNHerTainment, 8Ball and MJG, Mystikal, Tha Dogg Pound, Fiend, the late Gangsta Boo, OJ Da Juiceman, Frayser Boy, DJ Burn One and the Five Points Bakery, and producing songs for various movie soundtracks, TV shows, and video games.

  2. Ronnie Price

    Ronnie Price
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1983-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Ronald D'Wayne Price is an American former professional basketball player and current scout for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

  3. Billy Tauzin

    Billy Tauzin
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1943-.. (age 83)
    Enrolled in Nicholls State University
    In 1964 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    lawyerlobbyistpolitician
    Biography

    Wilbert Joseph Tauzin II is an American lobbyist and politician. He served as the President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a pharmaceutical company lobby group, from 2005 to 2010.

  4. Champ Summers

    Champ Summers
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1946-2012 (aged 66)
    Occupations
    baseball player
    Biography

    John Junior "Champ" Summers was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman for six teams during his eleven-year career that spanned from 1974 to 1984. Summers played with the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres.

All 14 notable alumni

General info

Founded 1948
Motto People Creating Possibilities
Colors red, gray
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total FTE staff 639
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

Location and contacts

Address University Station La Hwy 1
Thibodaux, Louisiana, 70310
United States
City population 16,000
Phone 8776424655

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