Student Population Overview
Nicholls State University educates a diverse community of 6,763 students, with 6,028 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 735 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
6,763
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Nicholls State University has a predominantly full-time student body with 67% of students being full-time and 33% being part-time, totaling 6,763 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
67% Full-Time
33% Part-Time
4,506
Full-Time Students
1,674
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
89% Undergraduate
11% Graduate
6,028
Undergraduate
735
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Nicholls State University, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 1,868 students, but also includes 869 students in the Under 18 range, 1,519 students in the 20-21 range, 769 students in the 22-24 range, 587 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 371 students in the 25+ age group, with 10 in the 20-21 category, 187 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Nicholls State University has more women than men with 3,804 female students and 2,224 male students enrolled.
Men
2,224
33%
Women
3,804
56%
Geographic Origin
Nicholls State University has 93% (1,083 students) from in-state Louisiana, 4% (44 students) from out-of-state, and 3% (37 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,164
New students this year
Campus Location
Thibodaux, Louisiana
City: Small