Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 934 and 1196 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 23
Popular programs at Nicholls State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 142 | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 135 | |
| 3 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 128 | |
| 4 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 97 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 88 | |
| 6 | Biology, General. | 47 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 39 | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related Services. | 37 | |
| 9 | English Language and Literature, General. | 34 | |
| 10 | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 33 | |
| 11 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 30 | |
| 12 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 29 | |
| 13 | Marketing. | 25 | |
| 14 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 22 | |
| 15 | Communication and Media Studies. | 21 | |
| 16 | History. | 20 | |
| 17 | Special Education and Teaching. | 17 | |
| 18 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 16 | |
| 19 | Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | 15 | |
| 20 | Chemistry. | 15 |
Showing top 20 of 28 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Nicholls State University?
Nicholls State University has an acceptance rate of 91% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Nicholls State University?
Admitted students at Nicholls State University typically score between 934 and 1196 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Nicholls State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Nicholls State University is approximately $12,947 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Nicholls State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Nicholls State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
