Cost of Nicholls State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,775 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,741 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,834 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,682 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,385 |
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| Average net price after aid | $13,357 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $11,693 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,478 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,023 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,061 |
| $110,001+ | $18,854 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Nicholls State University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Nicholls State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 272 | $77,800 | $21,875 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 54 | $52,449 | $19,750 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 8 | $51,789 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 37 | $48,599 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 66 | $46,229 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 39 | $45,825 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 201 | $45,631 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | 41 | $42,830 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 221 | $41,194 | $25,250 |
| History | 33 | $38,342 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 40 | $38,312 | $20,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 41 | $36,842 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37 | $33,402 | $25,876 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 62 | $32,721 | $24,750 |
| Sociology | 24 | $32,002 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 40 | $31,800 | $28,691 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 248 | $31,598 | $20,980 |
| Psychology | 157 | $31,357 | $23,250 |
| Biology | 97 | $25,559 | $22,750 |
| Chemistry | 34 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 40 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 18 | — | — |
| Music | 17 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 23 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 10 | — | — |
Certificate programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| History | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (4)
Master's degree programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 100 | $105,367 | $39,385 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 91 | $68,055 | $19,079 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 43 | $52,081 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 46 | $51,411 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 33 | $51,198 | $41,939 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 15 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 7 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Louisiana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| University of New Orleans | New Orleans | $7,761 | 74% | $53,518 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | $11,228 | 78% | $50,152 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | $12,218 | 85% | $49,742 |
| Grambling State University | Grambling | $19,214 | 45% | $41,535 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | $12,842 | 93% | $51,238 |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge | $18,631 | 35% | $47,186 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria | $12,105 | 92% | $46,481 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | $11,959 | 86% | $58,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nicholls State University's acceptance rate?
Nicholls State University admits 91% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,090 on the SAT.
How much does Nicholls State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,775 a year (tuition and fees: $8,741 in-state, $9,834 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,357 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,693.
How much do Nicholls State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,144 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 20th of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($77,800 a year after graduation).
What is Nicholls State University's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.