Acceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
4,772
Graduation Rate
54%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,454
Retention Rate
77%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)928–1145
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)18–24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,173
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,266
Avg Net Price
$12,091
Room & Board
$10,938
Total COA
$21,519
Median Debt
$22,675
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$8,822
$30,001–48,000
$10,582
$48,001–75,000
$12,659
$75,001–110,000
$15,504
$110,001+
$15,799
Pell Grant Rate: 35%
Federal Loan Rate: 43%
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Sticker Price$20,204
Estimated Net Price$12,091 (avg)
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Nicholls State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,454
Retention Rate
77%
Median Debt
$22,675
Top Programs
Health Professions
24.0%
Business & Marketing
17.3%
Interdisciplinary Studies
9.6%
Psychology
6.8%
Education
5.2%
Engineering Technology
4.8%
Biology
4.1%
Culinary Arts
4.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.7%
Criminal Justice
2.2%
Demographics
Men 37%Women 63%
White
64.6%
Black
18.5%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More
3.1%
International
1.7%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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