Nicholls State University, LA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Nicholls State University Rankings
Affordability84
Selectivity30
Retention34
Graduation1
Earnings30
Diversity43
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Nicholls State University
82%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education7%
Engineering Technologies14%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Personal and Culinary Services5%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Nicholls State University
94%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
485
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Nicholls State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$9K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Nicholls State University
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$233
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 74% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Nicholls State University
74%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
24%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 29% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 26% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 43% | 39% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 47% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 80% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Nicholls State University
91%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Nicholls State University
5,543
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
589
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Nicholls State University, LA
Fletcher Technical Community College
7 miles, S
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
11 miles, S
Omega Institute of Cosmetology
14 miles, S
Learning Bridge Career Institute
14 miles, S