Nicholls State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
3%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Nicholls State University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.8%(3,733)
Hispanic
5.8%(345)
African American
16.6%(989)
Asian
1.8%(105)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%(139)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
2.7%(161)
Unknown
7.9%(469)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment6,763
International Students3%

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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.9%(2,224)
Women
63.1%(3,804)

Gender Statistics

Men2,224

33% of total enrollment

Women3,804

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Nicholls State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.5%(869)
18-19
33.3%(1,868)
20-21
27.1%(1,519)
22-24
13.7%(769)
25+
10.5%(587)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.8%(10)
22-24
32.9%(187)
25+
65.3%(371)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Nicholls State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.0%(1,083)
Out-of-State
3.8%(44)
International
3.2%(37)

Regional Representation

In-State1,083

93% of student body

Out-of-State44

4% of student body

International37

3% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age