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Nicholls State University
#7 in Top Public Universities in Louisiana
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 556 reviews
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Nicholls State University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
47%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
70%
Part-Time Retention Rate
71%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$281
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
    184 Graduates
  • Engineering Technician
    171 Graduates
  • Nursing
    111 Graduates
  • Business
    95 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    71 Graduates
  • Accounting
    48 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    48 Graduates
  • Biology
    45 Graduates
  • Psychology
    38 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    33 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.21 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Female Professors
53%
Male Professors
47%
Average Professor Salary
$70,116
Poll
57%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.21 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    3%
  • Hispanic
    1%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    4%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    88%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
97%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.39 responses
Poll
92%
of students say professors care about their students' success.39 responses
Poll
90%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.39 responses
Poll
95%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.39 responses
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