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Nicholls State University (NSU)

Black Pinpoint P.O. Box 2004 | Thibodaux, LA | 70310

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,420
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Acceptance Rate
82%
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Average HS GPA
3.17

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 20

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$7,679
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2725
Transportation for Commuters
$1,469
On-Campus Room and Board
4556
Approximate Expenses per year
$17,629

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
20 : 1
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Total Faculty
301
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Terminal Degree
166

Gender

Women
152
Men
149
Minority
32
International
6

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

61% female39% male

Out of State

4% are out
of state
96% are
in-state

Students

82% are
full time
18% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,299
Foreign Countries Represented
40

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
20%
First-Year Students
46%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Becky Leblanc-Durocher
Director of Admissions
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906 East First St. Thibodaux, LA 70301
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985-448-4929

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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985-448-4929

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconnicholls@nicholls.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours



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.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Colonels)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Colonels)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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International Student
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
121
Number of Honor Societies
24
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Join a fraternity
11%
Join a sorority
6%

12. Student Services

Health
Womens Center

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell Computer

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesJun 30

Required Forms

FAFSA
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

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 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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04 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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05 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
  • Petroleum Technology/Technician.
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering, General.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Child Care and Support Services Management.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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10 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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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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13 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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15 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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16 PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
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17 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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18 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Geography.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Music, General.

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