Nicholls State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3211 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #897 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #829 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #1527 of 2,765 | For Environmental Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 5,314
- Graduates
- 569
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 98% | 99% |
| Applicants | 2,289 | 821 | 1,468 |
| Admissions | 2,253 | 803 | 1,450 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 965 | 361 | 604 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 2 | 5 |
2,134 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,271 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 938
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Nicholls State University are 938-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
870 or 90%
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 | 3698 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 981 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 400 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 325 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 150 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 93 (2%) |
| Asian | 92 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $9,310
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
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 | $3,234 | $2,555 |
| Fee in-state | $3,234 | $2,555 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,234 | $2,555 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,427 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,602 |
| Room charge | $6,914 |
| Meal charge | $3,688 |
Nicholls State University majors
Nicholls State University has granted 1,062 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 202 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Nicholls State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 135 | 49 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 142 | 36 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 128 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 97 | ||
| Psychology, General | 88 | ||
| General Studies | 82 | ||
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 40 | 15 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 44 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 9 | 33 | |
| Accounting | 37 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 32 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 30 | ||
| Finance, General | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 21 | ||
| History, General | 20 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 17 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 13 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Surveying Engineering | 6 | ||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 136 | 1,062 | 202 |
Nicholls State University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 39% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Nicholls State University has published 1,220 scientific papers with 20,376 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, Physics, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 | 22 |
| 1992 | 18 | 35 |
| 1993 | 12 | 35 |
| 1994 | 12 | 35 |
| 1995 | 14 | 43 |
| 1996 | 17 | 48 |
| 1997 | 24 | 53 |
| 1998 | 25 | 61 |
| 1999 | 17 | 83 |
| 2000 | 13 | 115 |
| 2001 | 14 | 86 |
| 2002 | 20 | 120 |
| 2003 | 26 | 104 |
| 2004 | 34 | 149 |
| 2005 | 25 | 206 |
| 2006 | 23 | 235 |
| 2007 | 39 | 341 |
| 2008 | 51 | 498 |
| 2009 | 42 | 609 |
| 2010 | 35 | 692 |
| 2011 | 32 | 781 |
| 2012 | 38 | 872 |
| 2013 | 36 | 927 |
| 2014 | 32 | 989 |
| 2015 | 53 | 944 |
| 2016 | 39 | 991 |
| 2017 | 43 | 1065 |
| 2018 | 36 | 1225 |
| 2019 | 47 | 1380 |
| 2020 | 68 | 1544 |
| 2021 | 58 | 1696 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1991 |
| 2023 | 41 | 1852 |
Nicholls State University alumni
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Mo B. Dick
- Occupations
- rapperrecord producersingermusic executivesongwriter
- Biography
-
Raymond Emile Poole better known by his stage name Mo B. Dick is an American rapper, singer, and music producer. 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. Mo B. Dick's own 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, T.I., Fiend, 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. Price grew up in Friendswood, Texas and played college basketball for one year at Nicholls State and three years at Utah Valley State (now Utah Valley). Price went undrafted in the 2005 NBA draft and played for the Sacramento Kings from 2005 to 2008. Price then played for the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers before returning to Phoenix for a second and final playing stint.
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Billy Tauzin
- Enrolled in Nicholls State University
- In 1964 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianlobbyistlawyer
- 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. Tauzin was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1980 to 2005, representing Louisiana's 3rd congressional district.
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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 | 674 |
| 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 |