Avg Earnings (5yr)
$38,829
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
50%
Annual Tuition
$8,173
At a Glance
Total Students
4,772
Retention Rate
77%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
43%
Median Debt
$22,675
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Nicholls State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university has a student population of 4,772. The retention rate is 76.6%, and the graduation rate is 50%. The median debt for students is $22,675, and 43.1% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition at Nicholls State University is $8,173. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,613. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,829, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,454.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$39k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Nicholls State University alumni earn a median salary of $41,613. Five years after graduation, the median salary decreases to $38,829. However, ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $45,454. The median debt for graduates is $22,675.
Nicholls State University has a student body of 4,772 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 96% and a graduation rate of 50%. The retention rate is 76.6%. The in-state tuition is $8,173. A total of 43.1% of students receive financial aid.
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