Nicholls State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,737 students.
About This School
Nicholls State University is a public institution located in Thibodaux, Louisiana with approximately 4,737 undergraduate students enrolled. Nicholls State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,947 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $43,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Founded in 1948, Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System. Originally named Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the university is named for Francis T. Nicholls, a former governor of Louisiana, member of the Louisiana Supreme Court, and general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $12,091/year average net price and only $13,156 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find, making it worth a serious look for cost-conscious families in Louisiana. That said, the 54% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish, which is something you should ask the school directly about before committing. If you're disciplined about finishing and realistic about the $43,800 median earnings outcome, the low financial risk makes this a reasonable bet.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 32% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,737 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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