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Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University admits nearly everyone — 90.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Nicholls State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Nicholls State University sits in Thibodaux proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,428 four years out. Faculty pay averages $83,976 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 4,737 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 76.6% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 928 and 1145 — below the LA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Nicholls State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Nicholls State University requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Nicholls State University's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 438 | 475 | 545 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Nicholls State University received 3,320 applications and admitted 3,188 (96%), with 1,169 enrolling.
How Nicholls State University compares
| Nicholls State University | Louisiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.8% | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,149 | $10,272 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,454 | $47,477 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Nicholls State University's median earnings are $45,454 — below the Louisiana benchmark of $47,477. Weigh that against the $8,149 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Nicholls State University prices by residency: $8,149 in-state versus $9,242 out-of-state — a $1,093 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Nicholls State University enrolls 4,737 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Nicholls State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
53.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Nicholls State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Nicholls State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,428 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $74,167 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,499 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $65,635 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,927 |
| Marketing | $53,871 |
| History | $50,107 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,442 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $49,343 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $47,677 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,646 |
| Sociology | $47,361 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $46,969 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,355 |
| Biology, General | $45,142 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $43,992 |
| Psychology, General | $43,011 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $41,459 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $40,241 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,637 |
Median earnings for these 20 Nicholls State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,454 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Nicholls State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Nicholls State University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 928–1145 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 90.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Nicholls State University's acceptance rate?
96% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,188 admitted from 3,320 applicants.
How much does Nicholls State University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,149; out-of-state students pay $9,242. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Nicholls State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,454 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Louisiana
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana — 92.5% admitted
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University — 98.7% admitted
- Loyola University New Orleans — 93% admitted
- Louisiana Tech University — 86.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.