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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Nicholls.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Nicholls. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend Nicholls and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend Nicholls in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Nicholls.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Nicholls – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at Nicholls and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Nicholls finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Nicholls.

Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?

Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2011-12 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $16,734.00

Out-of-State & Other Costs

More Information

The cost to attend Nicholls State University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

How much would I pay?

Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?

Scholarships & Grants

  • 51% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $6,401.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.

Annual Need-Based Loans

  • 37% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,292.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.

Percent of 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid

NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.

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