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Nicholls State University

906 E 1st St, Thibodaux, LA 70310

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Nicholls State University School Description

Nicholls State University, located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, is a comprehensive, regional institution serving south central Louisiana and beyond. Tax supported and coeducational, it first opened its doors September 23, 1948, as Francis T. Nicholls Junior College of Louisiana State University.

Nicholls State University provides a unique blend of excellent academic programs to meet the needs of Louisiana and beyond. The university cultivates productive, responsible, engaged citizens in a personalized, culturally rich and dynamic learning environment through quality teaching, research, and service.

For more than half a century, Nicholls State University has been the sole provider of higher education in a region with abundant cultural and natural resources. The university’s strong general education program prepares students to exercise leadership in a global society and enhances their ability to create a vision for the future. By maintaining a major partnership with businesses, local school systems, community agencies, and other educational institutions, Nicholls actively participates in the development of the region.

Established along the banks of Bayou Lafourche, in the heart of one of the nation’s major estuaries, Nicholls provides unique opportunities for instruction and research in the fields of marine and environmental science. The university has taken advantage of its strategic location to assume a leadership role in a region with ample resources in agricultural, fishing, petrochemical, and oil field–related industries. As a leader, the university continues to contribute significantly to the growth of the region in regard to new technology, manufacturing, and international trade.

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Nicholls State University

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Nicholls State University, founded in 1948, is a public university located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA. Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System of universities. Originally called Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the institution split from the Louisiana State University System in 1956. The university is named for Francis T. Nicholls, a Confederate general, former governor of Louisiana, and member of the Louisiana Supreme Court.

The campus, once part of historic Acadia Plantation, fronts on Bayou Lafourche, about southwest of New Orleans and southeast of Baton Rouge.

Nicholls is located in Acadiana, also known as "Cajun Country," an area rich in tradition and culture. It is also located in the heart of the Mississippi River Delta, allowing easy access to the river, its distributaries, Louisiana's wetlands, and the Gulf of Mexico. The school is sometimes referred to as "Our Harvard on the Bayou;" the university bookstore even sells shirts sporting this light-hearted nickname.

Nicholls is the home of the John Folse Culinary Institute.

Academics

The University of Louisiana System has identified the following areas as Unique Areas of Excellence at Nicholls State University. These are areas of study that, because of either their unique classes or their leadership in Louisiana education, have been selected for this special honor. John Folse Culinary Institute, Biological Sciences - Marine and environmental sciences emphasis, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Teacher Education, Accounting and Information Systems, and Child, Family and Social Services.

Other notable dgree programs include: Bachelor degrees in Art, English, Mass Communications, Master degree in Business Administration and an Executive MBA program

Athletics

Nicholls sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (Football Championship Subdivision or FCS for football) in the Southland Conference.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Colonels

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
6,886
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$9,043
Students Receiving Aid:
88%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$20 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Nicholls State University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Nicholls State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
African-American 18%
Other 7%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Louisiana 95%
Texas 2%
Florida 0%
Mississippi 0%
Alabama 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 24%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southland Conference)
Basketball (Southland Conference)
Baseball (Southland Conference)
Track (Southland Conference)

Nicholls State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,595 $ 9,043  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,231 $ 7,679  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,364 $ 1,364  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $2,960 34%  
State and Local Grants:
 $2,637 55%  
Institutional Grants:
 $3,167 14%  
Student Loans:
 $3,254 40%  
Any Aid:
   88%  

Nicholls State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 84% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Nicholls State University

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Question: I'm torn between these two colleges.?

I'm a louisiana senior, I've been accepted to Nicholls State University. For a while now I've been in love with the school. The campus is amazing, the size is perfect and the environment is great. Now, University of Louisiana- LaFayette is another option. I love the city, but most of all my friends are going there. If I go to my first choice, Nicholls, I'll be alone. Three hours away from home. ULL is only one hour. Should I go for my plan B school to be with my current friends, or should I go three and a half hours away to my first and best pick, Nicholls, but literally be the only person from my graduating class in attendance there? Friends or first pick?
16 months ago
Don't Judge A Book...
Don't...

Best Answer

First pick, hands-down. Your friends can be reached by calling, texting, facebook, email, etc., but you only get one shot at college. Go where YOU want to go. You will make more friends in college, so don't be afraid to be alone for a little bit. And trust me, I went to college based on the fact that my best friend was going there...and we don't talk anymore and aren't even friends whatsoever and I wish a thousand times over I'd gone where I wanted to go instead of going with my friend as a safety net. Things change. Don't be afraid or intimidated by going off by yourself.
ravenfled
ravenfled

Question: How is Nicholls State Univerity as a college?

I am a college student attending Southeastern Louisiana University, and I must transfer to another school. The place is dilapidating in quality. The tuition fees have almost doubled since I attended a year and a half ago, while the quality of education has descended rapidly. The school is overpopulated and, ever since they passed the no-smoking law, people have been terrible, smoking in non-smoking sections, flicking cigarettes at kids' heads, putting out cigarette butts in other people's food. The crime-rate has risen, and Admissions is probably the worst department on the face of earth. Getting a good class is a struggle because students have to literally fight for a spot. I need out. A few years back, I heard Nicholls State University was a good university and I was wondering if I should instead transfer to that school. Could anyone give me a little bit of pros and cons about that school so I can determine if I actually want to transfer? I'd really appreciate it.
27 months ago
Jacky Y
Jacky Y

Best Answer

nicholls st is the same as se louisiana, maybe just a little better. the education is ranked lower than se louisiana, but the campus is cleaner, but still very old-looking. go to LSU or something
Bojan
Bojan

Question: Housing availability in Thibodaux, LA?

I am an international student from Serbia, coming to Thibodaux, LA this fall to study at Nicholls State University. I was planning to arrive in late July; however, on-campus housing isn't available until mid-August. Can anyone give me any information on available housing in Thibodaux, other than hotels? I.e. rooms for rent, trailers... Anything helpful is highly appreciated :))
37 months ago
dvskv
dvskv

Best Answer

Normally one can find rooms etc on www.craigslist.com however I was surprised not to have any luck finding Thibodaux under all available Louisiana cities. I went searching and found that Thibodaux has a local newspaper online called www.dailycomet.com. If you click on the Market Place, toward the bottom you will find Real Estate and typing Thibodaux in the block/square to perform a wildcard search will result in several listings. If I were in your shoes having traveled overseas before, I would seriously recommend you making accomodations in a hotel/motel as well as planning to come like a week or few days early well before classes start bec you should never commit to anything you can not see firsthand with your own eyes, plus the traveling distance to the campus as well as access to public transportation and grocery/retail stores might definitely be worth a few extra dollars in saves you timewise etc. Best of Luck and Study Hard!

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