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Nicholls State University
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 599 reviews
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    Nicholls State University Academics

    Nicholls State Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    49%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    74%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    55%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $286
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      40%
    • 20-39
      44%
    • 40-99
      14%
    • 100+
      1%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      220 Graduates
    • Engineering Technician
      165 Graduates
    • Nursing
      111 Graduates
    • Business
      98 Graduates
    • Accounting
      56 Graduates
    • Culinary Arts and Food Service
      56 Graduates
    • Psychology
      43 Graduates
    • Biology
      42 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      39 Graduates
    • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
      36 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.21 responses

    Nicholls State Professors

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Female Professors
    54%
    Male Professors
    46%
    Average Professor Salary
    $70,116
    Poll
    57%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.21 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      5%
    • Asian American
      4%
    • Hispanic
      1%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      84%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    95%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.44 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.44 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.44 responses
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.44 responses
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