Nicholls State University's published cost of attendance is $23,481. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $10,714, mid-low-income families pay around $10,527, middle-income families pay about $12,139, mid-high-income families pay approximately $16,784, and higher-income families pay roughly $17,954.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,481 |
| Tuition and Fees | $9,242 |
| Room and Board | $11,412 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,534 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,947 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,714 |
| $30–48k | $10,527 |
| $48–75k | $12,139 |
| $75–110k | $16,784 |
| $110k+ | $17,954 |
Nicholls State University's published cost of attendance is $23,481. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $10,714, mid-low-income families pay around $10,527, middle-income families pay about $12,139, mid-high-income families pay approximately $16,784, and higher-income families pay roughly $17,954. Azimuth ranks Nicholls State University #270 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the institution's tuition structure as a public regional university and the debt load graduates carry into their careers. Nicholls State's financial aid reaches a broad share of the student body through federal, state, and institutional programs. Need-based aid is the primary mechanism, with students applying through the FAFSA to access Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and institutional scholarships. The net-price figures above represent medians within each income band; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated financial need and other institutional criteria, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,675, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,428; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,767, median federal debt of $22,675 projects to a monthly payment of about $256 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Nicholls State University earn median 4-year earnings of $51,767, placing Nicholls State University in the 11.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Nicholls State University in the 54.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nicholls State University #1016 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Nicholls State University's concentration in business and applied professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 142 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,927, at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 135 students earning $79,428, and the The Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates 128 students earning $43,992. These three programs anchor the institution's economic profile, with Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General and Psychology, General rounding out the top five by scale and earnings. The concentration in Business — representing 25% of degrees — combined with meaningful enrollment in Education and Arts fields, positions Nicholls State University to deliver consistent outcomes for students pursuing stable, in-demand careers in Louisiana's regional labor market.
