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Nicholls State University was founded in the year 1948 as a public university. It is built on a sprawling 210-acre campus and offers enrollment to over 6,000 graduates and postgraduates. At this university, one can choose to pursue bachelors degree, associate degree, or graduate degree programs in arts, accounting, agriculture, science, business administration, general education, healthcare, engineering and technology, nursing and music, among others. There are also several certificate courses and non-degree programs on offer.
Nicholls State University's athletics teams are nicknamed the Colonels, and they wear the team colors of red and gray. The university sponsors men's intercollegiate basketball, baseball, football, tennis and golf teams, along with women's intercollegiate basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, golf, volleyball, and track teams. There is also a separate women’s cheerleading team.
Thibodaux, LA is home to Nicholls State. Thibodaux is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Nicholls State go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Nicholls State has 6,864 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
Nicholls State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Nicholls State University
University Station La Hwy 1
Thibodaux, LA 70310
General Phone: (877) 642-4655
http://www.nicholls.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 209 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, business, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 188 | general studies, political science, English, sociology, history, French language |
| Education and Teaching | 174 | reading teaching, educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 68 | health service and sciences, respiratory care tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | petroleum tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Family and Social Work | 60 | family and consumer science, child care provider |
| Science | 48 | biology, chemistry, marine biology |
| Media | 30 | mass communication |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 27 | chef training |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and police |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, math |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | agricultural management |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Nicholls State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 738 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 164 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 146 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Nicholls State had a total enrollment of 6,864 students (6,208 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 96% |
| Texas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Nicholls State offers campus housing for 1,247 of its 6,208 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Thibodaux, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,420 | 1,993 | 82% | 1,268 | 64% |
| Men | 1,031 | 832 | 81% | 527 | 63% |
| Women | 1,389 | 1,161 | 84% | 741 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,651 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,099 |
| Room and board | $ 6,798 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,298 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,721 |
Financial Aid:
Nicholls State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 200500)
Nicholls State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $89,554 | 3 | $91,275 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,529 | 4 | $67,822 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $54,714 | 5 | $52,271 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $55,585 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $64,974 | 13 | $64,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $73,870 | 6 | $68,888 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $58,717 | 22 | $57,192 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $55,812 | 55 | $48,248 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $39,343 | 53 | $37,621 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 128 | $57,352 | 139 | $46,015 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 140 | 88 | 228 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Track | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 62 | 78 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Petroleum Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nicholls State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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