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Nicholls State University
- University Station La Hwy 1
- Thibodaux, LA 70310
- OPEID College Code: 00200500
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- General Phone: (877) 642-4655
- President: Stephen Hulbert
- Website: www.nicholls.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 6,864
- College Mascot: Colonels
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nicholls.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 857 | 1,272 | 2,129 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 711 (83%) | 1,076 (85%) | 1,787 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 483 (68%) | 719 (67%) | 1,202 (67%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,142 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 32% | 66% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,188 | $3,274 | $2,438 | $2,607 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.9% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Number in Default | 135 | 9 | 63 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,953 | 1,646 | 1,336 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,595 | $3,471 | $3,390 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,043 | $8,919 | $8,838 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,556 | $4,038 | $3,720 |
| Other Expenses | $2,667 | $2,571 | $2,481 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,018 | $11,080 | $10,591 |
| Out of State | $17,466 | $16,528 | $16,039 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,795 | $4,471 | $4,390 |
| Out of State | $10,243 | $9,919 | $9,838 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,795 | $4,471 | $4,390 |
| Out of State | $10,243 | $9,919 | $9,838 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,864 Undergraduate: 6,192 Graduate: 672
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,482 Female: 4,382
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,340 Female: 3,852
- Graduate Gender Male: 142 Female: 530
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,062 Part-Time: 1,802
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,910 Part-Time: 1,282
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 152 Part-Time: 520
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 96 | 1% |
| American Indian | 127 | 2% |
| Black | 1,231 | 18% |
| Asian | 69 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 2% |
| White | 5,138 | 75% |
| Unknown | 97 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 221 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,914 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,660 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,256 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 788 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 370 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 268 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 300 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 84 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 741 | 740 | 1 |
| Faculty Status | 310 | 310 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 135 | 135 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 70 | - | 70 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 288 | 288 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 74 | 74 | - |
| Other Professionals | 114 | 114 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 265 | 264 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 114 | 113 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 80 | 80 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,373 (272) | $58,171 (136) | $46,575 (136) |
| Professor | $74,879 (39) | $74,838 (33) | $75,104 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $59,604 (60) | $60,314 (37) | $58,463 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,345 (95) | $53,685 (39) | $48,019 (56) |
| Instructor | $38,498 (74) | $41,384 (26) | $36,935 (48) |
| Lecturer | $31,016 (3) | $40,280 (1) | $26,384 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,423 (16) | $53,528 (9) | $57,859 (7) |
| Professor | $77,596 (2) | - (-) | $77,596 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $66,259 (2) | $76,713 (1) | $55,805 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,989 (11) | $52,409 (7) | $48,505 (4) |
| Instructor | $38,179 (1) | $38,179 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,983 (288) | $57,279 (145) | $46,613 (143) |
| Professor | $74,323 (41) | $74,838 (33) | $72,200 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $59,430 (62) | $60,378 (38) | $57,929 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,450 (106) | $52,041 (46) | $47,464 (60) |
| Instructor | $38,401 (75) | $41,008 (27) | $36,935 (48) |
| Lecturer | $31,016 (3) | $40,280 (1) | $26,384 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,329,419 | $755,451 | $573,968 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 329 | 197 | 132 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 299 | 197 | 102 |
| Baseball | 42 | 42 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 19 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 52 | - | 52 |
| Football | 114 | 114 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 7 | 7 | - |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $51,218 | $36,470 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,752 | $17,756 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 35% |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 29% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 9% |
| 5 Years | 18% |
| 6 Years | 23% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 10 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
