Published cost of attendance is $23,481. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,714, middle-income families pay around $12,139, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $23,481. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,714, middle-income families pay around $12,139, higher-income families pay approximately $17,954. Azimuth ranks Nicholls State University #270 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 81.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,675; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,428. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,767, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $256 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
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.
