Nicholls State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
2%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Nicholls State University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.1%(3,304)
Hispanic
5.8%(304)
African American
16.6%(867)
Asian
1.7%(89)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%(130)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
2.7%(142)
Unknown
7.6%(397)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment5,883
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Nicholls State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Nicholls State University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.1%(1,916)
Women
63.9%(3,398)

Gender Statistics

Men1,916

33% of total enrollment

Women3,398

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Nicholls State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.8%(522)
18-19
31.7%(1,683)
20-21
30.1%(1,597)
22-24
16.5%(877)
25+
11.9%(635)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.0%(17)
22-24
31.6%(180)
25+
65.4%(372)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Nicholls State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.6%(894)
Out-of-State
4.9%(47)
International
2.5%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State894

93% of student body

Out-of-State47

5% of student body

International24

2% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age