Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University is a public university located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It was established in 1948. It is a part of the University of Louisiana System. The university is named after Francis T. Nicholls, the former governor of Louisiana and member of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The main campus is spread across an area of over 280 acres. Nicholls offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business Administration
• College of Education
• College of Nursing and Allied Health
• John Folse Culinary Institute
• University College

Nicholls has an active Greek life, with several fraternities and sororities. The campus also hosts an array of student clubs and organizations.

Nicholls State University Highlights

Where Nicholls State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Nicholls State Students

The student enrollment at Nicholls State was 6,864 in 2007 (5,767 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Nicholls State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Nicholls State provides on-campus housing for 1,503 of its 5,767 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Nicholls State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Nicholls State is in the Southland Conference for major sports.

Nicholls State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 140 male students received the aid (men were 61% of those receiving aid) and 88 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 39% of students receiving such aid) .

Nicholls State Admissions (2007)