Nicholls State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #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 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 5,518
- Graduates
- 525
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.nicholls.edu
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
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| |||
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
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 |
Nicholls State University alumni
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Mo B. Dick
- 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.
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Ronnie Price
- 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).
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Billy Tauzin
- 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.
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Champ Summers
- 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.
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 |