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ACT
20/24
SAT
980/1180
Estimated Cost
$21,920
Financial Aid
$13,041
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Founded in 1948, Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System of universities. Originally named Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the university is named for Francis T. Nicholls, a former governor of Louisiana and member of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Location
Located in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
University Station La Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA, 70310, Lafourche Parish
Nicholls State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#973 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Louisiana
#15 of 129
2024 Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#10 of 35
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Nicholls State University is Business Management followed by Education, Medical, Engineering Tech and Disciplinary Sciences.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Nicholls State University within four or six years.