Nicholls State University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,922

2022 Average Net Price

$12,365

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.48%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

98.4%

2,289 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,883

76.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

44.7%

450 Graduates

About

Nicholls State University is a higher education institution located in Lafourche Parish, LA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Nicholls State University were General Business Administration & Management (142 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (135 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (128 degrees).

In 2022, 1,435 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nicholls State University. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,045 degrees), 4.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (229 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nicholls State University is $4,922, which is $−19,074 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Nicholls State University was 2.48%, corresponding to 35 out of the 1413 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Nicholls State University is $4,922, which is $19,074 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,365.

In 2022, 98% of undergraduate students attending Nicholls State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,922

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Nicholls State University was $4,922. The cost of tuition at Nicholls State University is $−19,074 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Nicholls State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,365

2022 Value

4.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Nicholls State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,365. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Nicholls State University grew by 4.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nicholls State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,170

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nicholls State University was of $10,170 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.95% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Nicholls State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Nicholls State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 11.4% with respect to 2021, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nicholls State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.48%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Nicholls State University was 2.48%, which represents 35 out of the 1413 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Nicholls State University received 2,289 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.63% annual growth. Out of those 2,289 applicants, 2,253 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,883 students enrolled at Nicholls State University in 2022. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Nicholls State University has an overall enrollment yield of 43.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,253

Accepted Out of 2,289

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Nicholls State University was 98.4% (2,253 admissions from 2,289 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 97.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.63%, while admissions grew by 6.98%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Nicholls State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Nicholls State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Nicholls State University had a total enrollment of 5,883 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Nicholls State University is 4,479 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 76.1% of students enrolled at Nicholls State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nicholls State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.9% White, 16.7% Black or African American, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 2.55% Two or More Races, 2.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.56% Asian, and 0.068% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Nicholls State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.9%) and White Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nicholls State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,883 students. The full-time enrollment at Nicholls State University is 4,479 and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 76.1% of students enrolled at Nicholls State University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Nicholls State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Nicholls State University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Nicholls State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Nicholls State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,698 enrolled students
Black or African American
981 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
325 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nicholls State University is 62.9% White, 16.7% Black or African American, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 2.55% Two or More Races, 2.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.56% Asian, and 0.068% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 400 students (6.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 465 more women than men received degrees from Nicholls State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nicholls State University is white (1,045 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (229 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Nicholls State University is General Business Administration & Management (142 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (135 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (128 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nicholls State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (128 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (66 degrees), and English (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (296,737 people), Other managers (247,504 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (231,287 people), Postsecondary teachers (171,854 people), and Secondary school teachers (152,662 people).

The most specialized majors at Nicholls State University in 2022 are Interdisciplinary Studies (128 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (66 degrees), English (34 degrees), History (20 degrees), and Psychology (116 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Interdisciplinary Studies (128 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (66 degrees), English (34 degrees), History (20 degrees), and Psychology (116 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nicholls State University are Elementary & secondary schools (778,174 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (407,698 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (313,514 people), Computer Systems Design (211,170 people), and Legal services (196,410 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Nicholls State University.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
142 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
135 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
128 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Nicholls State University was General Business Administration & Management with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Nicholls State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

485

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

950

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 485 degrees were awarded to men at Nicholls State University, which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (950).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Nicholls State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Nicholls State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.956 times less than the 91 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Nicholls State University in Registered Nursing, which is 7 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 22% of students graduating from Nicholls State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Nicholls State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.222% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,045 degrees awarded
Black or African American
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nicholls State University is white (1,045 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (229 degrees).

0.836% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
679 degrees awarded
White Male
366 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
162 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nicholls State University is white female (679 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (366 degrees).

Operations

Nicholls State University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.92M (−17.4%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Nicholls State University had a total salary expenditure of 99.9M. Nicholls State University employs 105 Assistant professors, 77 Instructors and 45 Associate professors. Most academics at Nicholls State University are Female Assistant professor (61), Female Instructor (60), and Male Assistant professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nicholls State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 129 employees, Service, with 74 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Endowment

$16.8M

2022 Endowment

15.1%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Nicholls State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$124k - Federal
$1.99M - State
$404k - Local

As of 2022, Nicholls State University received $124k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.99M from state grants and contracts, and $404k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$41.8M

2022 Salaries

0.77%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Nicholls State University paid a median of $41.8M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($99.9M) and a 0.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.75% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.42% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.7M

Instructional Salaries

266

Number of Employees

In 2022, Nicholls State University paid a total of $16.7M to 266 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

105 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

129 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Nicholls State University were Assistant professor with 105 employees, Instructor with 77 employees, and Associate professor with 45 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nicholls State University were Office and Administrative Support with 129 employees, Service with 74 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Nicholls State University was Female Assistant professor with 61 employees, Female Instructor with 60 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Nicholls State University.

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