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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 7,169
  • College Mascot: Colonels
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Nicholls State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Nicholls State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7651,1221,887
Number Granted Admission (%)599 (78%)879 (78%)1,478 (78%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)518 (86%)729 (83%)1,247 (84%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam1,19796%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1923
ACT ® English2025
ACT ® Math1823
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving37%32%76%33%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,272$4,104$3,084$3,735
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.5%8.9%6.9%
Number in Default93134135
Number in Repayment1,2381,4921,953
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,965$3,651$3,595
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,965$3,651$3,595
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,433$9,099$9,043
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,278$6,798$4,556
Other Expenses$2,868$2,721$2,667
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,311$14,370$12,018
In-State$15,311$14,370$12,018
Out of State$21,779$19,818$17,466
Off Campus
In-District$5,165$4,851$4,795
In-State$5,165$4,851$4,795
Out of State$11,633$10,299$10,243
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,165$4,851$4,795
In-State$5,165$4,851$4,795
Out of State$11,633$10,299$10,243
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business and Management Degree-3-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-41-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degree--2
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-46-
Business Administration Degree-11238
Finance Degree-15-
Management Information Systems Degree-4-
Marketing Degree-39-
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies Degree-18-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree-9-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree-2-
Business Teacher Education Degree---
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree--12
Curriculum and Instruction Degree--17
Early Childhood Education Degree-14-
Education Administration Degree--22
Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs Degree-6-
Elementary Education Degree-25-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-5-
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Degree---
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree-4-
Music Teacher Education Degree-3-
Physical Education Degree-4-
Science Teacher Education Degree---
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree-4-
Middle School Education Degree-6-
 
Engineering Technology
Mechanical Technology Technician Degree-8-
Petroleum Technology Degree419-
Surveying Technology Degree-2-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-13-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care Provider Degree10--
Family and Consumer Sciences Degree-44-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree-8-
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree-15-
Dietetics Degree-7-
Health Services Degree-29-
Nursing Degree17143-
Respiratory Care Therapy Degree20--
 
History
History Degree-14-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal Degree6--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree53103-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-8-
Mathematics, Other Degree--4
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts Degree828-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-4-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree--14
Psychology Degree-9-
 
Security and Protective Services
Police Science Degree20--
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-25-
Sociology Degree-17-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree-1-
Art Studies Degree-14-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,169
    • Undergraduate: 6,516 Graduate: 653
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,640 Female: 4,529
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,490 Female: 4,026
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 150 Female: 503
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,308 Part-Time: 1,861
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,177 Part-Time: 1,339
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 131 Part-Time: 522
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1232%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1492%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18701%
Ages 18-191,03014%
Ages 20-211,95427%
Ages 22-241,98928%
Ages 25-291,05615%
Ages 30-344546%
Ages 35-392453%
Ages 40-492874%
Ages 50-65811%
Age Over 6530.04%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees71470014
Faculty Status2952923
Tenured Faculty1351332
Graduate Assistants71-71
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service2802755
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial65641
Other Professionals1311247
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2382371
Clerical And Secretarial100991
Skilled Crafts4141-
Service and/or Maintenance6363-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,875 (247)$57,461 (120)$46,597 (127)
Professor$73,067 (35)$74,133 (28)$68,805 (7)
Associate Professor$57,938 (50)$59,366 (32)$55,399 (18)
Assistant Professor$51,550 (88)$55,142 (35)$49,179 (53)
Instructor$38,468 (72)$39,598 (25)$37,867 (47)
Lecturer$26,384 (2)- (-)$26,384 (2)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,845 (28)$65,255 (17)$64,211 (11)
Professor$94,279 (5)$90,248 (4)$110,403 (1)
Associate Professor$67,091 (7)$65,529 (3)$68,263 (4)
Assistant Professor$53,989 (12)$55,000 (7)$52,573 (5)
Instructor$56,689 (4)$55,585 (3)$60,000 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,995 (275)$56,956 (137)$47,070 (138)
Professor$73,576 (40)$74,096 (32)$71,496 (8)
Associate Professor$57,564 (57)$58,873 (35)$55,482 (22)
Assistant Professor$50,665 (100)$53,452 (42)$48,647 (58)
Instructor$38,884 (76)$40,228 (28)$38,101 (48)
Lecturer$26,384 (2)- (-)$26,384 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,798,550$1,030,698$767,852
Ratio (%)100%57%43%
 
Participants
All Athletes281173108
Unduplicated Athletes281173108
Baseball3535-
Basketball332013
All Track Combined23-23
Football9191-
Golf1111-
Soccer25-25
Softball25-25
Tennis1697
Track and Field, X-Country77-
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$46,930$36,160
Assistant Coaches-$12,980$15,805
 
Coaches
All Coaches332112
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students29%
 
By Gender
Male26%
Female31%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien25%
American Indian21%
Black12%
Asian38%
Hispanic6%
White36%
Unknown27%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less9%
5 Years20%
6 Years24%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related82
Liquor Related410
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related82
Liquor Related410
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault-3
Burglary53
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault45
Burglary53
Vehicle Theft31
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