Thibodaux, LA · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State University (in-state) | $8,149 | — |
| LA average | $13,534 | -40% |
| National average | $18,082 | -55% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,149 | $32,596 |
| Out-of-state | $9,242 | $36,968 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Nicholls State University ranks 20 by in-state tuition among the 48 LA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 13% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Nicholls State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Southern University at New Orleans | $8,054 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,373 |
| McNeese State University | $8,489 |
| Grambling State University | $7,683 |
In-state tuition at Nicholls State University is $8,149 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,242.
Nicholls State University in-state tuition is 40% below the LA average of $13,534.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Nicholls State University is 55% below that.
$8,149 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Nicholls State University comes to about $32,596 for an in-state student and $36,968 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Nicholls State University ranks 20 out of the 48 LA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.