Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in an urban area, in Thibodaux.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,327 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,218 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 853 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 47% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Nicholls State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,922, and fees were $2,964. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,015 and $2,964 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students6,327 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 99 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 16 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 147 miles radius of Nicholls State University
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
44 miles away |
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Southeastern Louisiana University
54 miles away |
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Southern University and A & M College
55 miles away |
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Delta College - Slidell
70 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
78 miles away |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
124 miles away |
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria
135 miles away |
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University of Southern Mississippi
137 miles away |
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Alcorn State University
145 miles away |
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McNeese State University
147 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1964 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1974 - 05/01/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1987 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Admission
94%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1180 |
| ACT | 20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $36 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $410/credit | |
| In State Students | $410/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $501/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $553/credit | |
| In State Students | $553/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $669/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $18,450 | $18,450 | $22,545 |
| ADN | 70 | $28,700 | $28,700 | $35,070 |
| BSN | 125 | $51,250 | $51,250 | $62,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $27,650 | $27,650 | $33,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Nicholls State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,519 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $894 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 76% | $3,289 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $3,102 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,127 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $7,443 |
$11,896
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,839 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,866 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,734 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,859 |
| Over $110,000$15,695 |
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Student Population
5,685
Undergrads
642
Graduates
4,119
Women
2,208
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
68% |
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Black/African American |
19% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
