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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Becky Leblanc-Durocher
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
906 East First St.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Phone
985-448-4929
Email
nicholls@nicholls.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Admissions Office
Student Union
Ellender Memorial Library
Guidry Stadium
Student Union
Ellender Memorial Library
Guidry Stadium
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
nicholls@nicholls.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Driving Instructions to Campus
Directions from New Orleans
Take Interstate 10 to Interstate 310 Houma / Boutte exit.
Follow I-310 over the Hale Boggs Bridge for 8.6 miles.
Continue on I-310 and take the Houma exit to the right. It will lead to U.S. Highway 90 West.
Continue on U.S. Highway 90 for 13.8 miles to La. Highway 182.
Follow La. Highway 182 for 3.8 miles to La. Highway 1, You will cross Bayou Lafourche and turn right at the stoplight.
Continue on La. Highway 1 for 13.6 miles to Nicholls State University. You will see the parking circle of Nicholls on the left side of the highway.
Directions from Baton Rouge
Take Interstate 10 East toward New Orleans. Drive 22.6 miles to exit 182 Donaldsonville / Sorrento.
Exit 182 Donaldsonville / Sorrento toward the Sunshine Bridge. Exit right to La. Highway 22.
Follow La. Highway 22 to La. Highway 70. There will be a flashing light and a Sunshine Bridge sign. Drive 6/10ths of a mile and turn left at the flashing light onto La. Highway 70.
Follow La. Highway 70 for 9.4 miles across the Sunshine Bridge. The Highway will fork. Stay left at the Thibodaux / Napoleonville sign. You come to a four-way stop, continue straight.
You will turn left on Spur 70 at the Thibodaux sign.
Follow Spur 70 to the four-way stop. Cross Bayou Lafourche and turn left on La. Highway 1.
Continue on La. Highway 1 for 21.8 miles to Thibodaux and Nicholls State University. You will see the parking circle of Nicholls to your right.
Directions from Lafayette
Take Interstate 49 East / La. Highway 90 East.
Pass through Morgan City continuing on La. Highway 90 East.
Take the Chacahoula / Thibodaux Exit.
Turn right on La. Highway 20 East and follow for 6.8 miles. There will be a stoplight at La. Highway 20 and Main Project Road.
Continue on La. Highway 20 East under the overpass.
Turn right onto La. Highway 20 West. Turn right at the stoplight at La. Highway 648.
Turn left onto Audubon Drive at the Nicholls State University sign.
Stay on Audubon Drive until you come to the stoplight at La. Highway 1. Turn right on La. Highway 1. You will see the parking circle to your right.
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Overview
Applicants: 2,420
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average HS GPA: 3.17
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 20
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
20:1
Total Faculty
301
with Terminal Degree
166
152
Women
149
Men
32
Minority
6
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Petroleum Technology/Technician.
Surveying Technology/Surveying.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Care and Support Services Management.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Physician Assistant.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Surgical Technology/Technologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Billy Tauzin
Former US Congressman
Vicki Lawson Romero
CEO of Longview Regional Medical Center
Dr. Craig Walker
CEO and Medical Dir-Cardiovascular Inst of the South
Ken Wells
Correspondents editor of the Wall Street Journal
Chef John Folse
CEO/executive chef of Chef John Folse and Company
Dr. Donald J. Ayo
Retired President of Nicholls State University
Barry C. Melancon
President and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jun 30
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms Divorced Parent
School
State Aid
Forms Divorced Parent
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,060
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,823
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,572
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,145
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$2,231
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$7,679
Required Fees
$1,364
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,725
Transportation for Commuters
$1,469
On-Campus Room and Board
$4,556
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,299
Foreign Countries Represented
40
Demographics
61% female
39% male
4% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
20%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
46%
Campus Environment
Village
85/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
International Student
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
121
Number of Honor Societies
24
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
6
11% join a fraternity
6% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Colonels)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Women's Sports (Colonels)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell Computer
