Overview

Nicholls State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Thibodaux, LA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 2004-NSU
Thibodaux, LA  70310
United States

Contact Mrs. Becky L. Durocher
Director of Admissions
Email: nicholls@nicholls.edu
Phone: 985-448-4507
Fax: 985-448-4929

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Petroleum Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Child Care Provider/assistant
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,651

Applied

2,484

Accepted

6,134

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,608

Females Applied

1,521

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,043

Males Applied

963

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

3.34

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	Immunization record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,922

In-state

6,015

Out-of-state

8,750

In-district

Fees

3,037

Full-time student fees

10,574

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

10,500

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,241

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,543

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,418

Avg. Loan Aid

3,335

Avg. Grant Aid

8,202

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,134

Total Undergrad students

5%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (32.8%)

Female (59.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	22%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fest and Family Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Programming Association, Residence Hall Association and Food Advisory Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		Division 1B
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

329

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 275

Part-time - 54

Male - 156

Female - 173