Nicholls State University

www.nicholls.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,922

2023 Average Net Price

$11,029

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96%

3,320 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,180

72.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.4%

545 Graduates

About

Nicholls State University is a higher education institution located in Lafourche Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Nicholls State University were Registered Nursing (146 degrees awarded), General Health Services (121 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (112 degrees).

In 2023, 1,374 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nicholls State University. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (975 degrees), 4.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nicholls State University is $4,922, which is $−19,653 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Nicholls State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,367 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Nicholls State University is $4,922, which is $19,653 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,029.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending Nicholls State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,922

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Nicholls State University was $4,922. The cost of tuition at Nicholls State University is $−19,653 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Nicholls State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,029

2023 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Nicholls State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,029. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Nicholls State University grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nicholls State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,267

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nicholls State University was of $10,267 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.954% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Nicholls State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Nicholls State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17.3% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nicholls State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Nicholls State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1367 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Nicholls State University received 3,320 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 45% annual growth. Out of those 3,320 applicants, 3,188 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 6,180 students enrolled at Nicholls State University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Nicholls State University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,188

Accepted Out of 3,320

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Nicholls State University was 96% (3,188 admissions from 3,320 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 98.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 45%, while admissions grew by 41.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Nicholls State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Nicholls State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Nicholls State University had a total enrollment of 6,180 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Nicholls State University is 4,506 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,674. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Nicholls State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nicholls State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.68% Asian, and 0.0647% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Nicholls State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by White Male (24%) and Black or African American Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.3%) and White Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nicholls State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,180 students. The full-time enrollment at Nicholls State University is 4,506 and the part-time enrollment is 1,674. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Nicholls State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Nicholls State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Nicholls State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Nicholls State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Nicholls State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,976 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,062 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
356 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nicholls State University is 64.3% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.68% Asian, and 0.0647% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 237 students (3.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 466 more women than men received degrees from Nicholls State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nicholls State University is white (975 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Nicholls State University is Registered Nursing (146 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (121 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (112 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nicholls State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (56 degrees), and History (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (286,803 people), Other managers (259,249 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (232,795 people), Postsecondary teachers (174,393 people), and Secondary school teachers (165,665 people).

The most specialized majors at Nicholls State University in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (56 degrees), History (16 degrees), Psychology (106 degrees), and English (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (56 degrees), History (16 degrees), Psychology (106 degrees), and English (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Elementary & secondary schools (778,174 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (407,698 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (313,514 people), Computer Systems Design (211,170 people), and Legal services (196,410 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Nicholls State University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
146 degrees awarded
General Health Services
121 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
112 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Nicholls State University was Registered Nursing with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Nicholls State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

454

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

920

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 454 degrees were awarded to men at Nicholls State University, which is 0.493 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (920).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Nicholls State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Nicholls State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.987 times less than the 77 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 174 degrees were awarded to men at Nicholls State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.44 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Nicholls State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Nicholls State University is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.734% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
975 degrees awarded
Black or African American
217 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nicholls State University is white (975 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

0.582% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
666 degrees awarded
White Male
309 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
149 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nicholls State University is white female (666 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (309 degrees).

Operations

Nicholls State University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 736k (4.35%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Nicholls State University had a total salary expenditure of 92.6M. Nicholls State University employs 94 Assistant professors, 73 Instructors and 45 Associate professors. Most academics at Nicholls State University are Female Assistant professor (56), Female Instructor (54), and Male Assistant professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nicholls State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 113 employees, Service, with 60 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees.

Endowment

$16.9M

2023 Endowment

0.666%

growth from 2022

Nicholls State University has an endowment valued at about $16.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Nicholls State University grew 0.666% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Nicholls State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$250k - Federal
$4.91M - State
$434k - Local

As of 2023, Nicholls State University received $250k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.91M from state grants and contracts, and $434k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$41.6M

2023 Salaries

0.329%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Nicholls State University paid a median of $41.6M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($92.6M) and a 0.329% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.77% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.75% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.3M

Instructional Salaries

254

Number of Employees

In 2023, Nicholls State University paid a total of $16.3M to 254 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

94 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

113 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Nicholls State University were Assistant professor with 94 employees, Instructor with 73 employees, and Associate professor with 45 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nicholls State University were Office and Administrative Support with 113 employees, Service with 60 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Nicholls State University was Female Assistant professor with 56 employees, Female Instructor with 54 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Nicholls State University.

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