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98.4%Acceptance
$8,173Tuition
4,772Students
54%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,454Earnings
#20 in LouisianaPublic4-yearNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,173
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,266
Average Net Price
$12,091
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,938
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,338
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,411
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,675
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$240/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,822
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,582
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,659
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,504
$110,001+ $15,799

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $20,411 sticker price at Nicholls State. The average net cost is $12,091 annually, meaning a four-year degree costs around $48,364. Lower-income families get the best deal, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $8,822 per year. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $12,659 annually.

Graduates leave with a manageable $22,675 in debt, translating to $240 monthly payments. That's reasonable considering alumni earn a median $45,454 ten years after graduation. The 68% loan repayment rate shows most handle their debt successfully. Only 35% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting the school serves a mix of income levels.

Louisiana residents get the strongest value here. With 96% of students from in-state and tuition at just $8,173, locals pay less than the out-of-state rate of $9,266.

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