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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
2.7Above Average
96%
Open Admissions
50%
Graduation
About Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is a public four-year institution located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. With an enrollment of approximately 4,772 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 50%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,454 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,091 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
50%
Enrollment
4,772
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,454
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,173
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,266
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,091
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
438
Median
571
75th
545
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
23
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$9,266/yr
In-State Tuition$8,173/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,091/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$48,364
10-Year Earnings
$454,540
ROI Multiple
9.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Nicholls State University
Student Outcomes
50%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$45k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,772
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
