by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Nicholls State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Nicholls State University amounted to $8,149 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $9,242. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for came to $3,227 in-state and $3,227 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,227 | $3,227 |
| Total | $8,149 | $9,242 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Nicholls State University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Nicholls State University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In LA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Nicholls State University is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Nicholls State University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Nicholls State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| One Year Ago | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,922 | $6,015 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Nicholls State University has trended over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.85%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,218. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.75%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,311.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,218 | $9,311 |
| In 2 Years | $8,288 | $9,380 |
| In 3 Years | $8,358 | $9,450 |
| In 4 Years | $8,429 | $9,520 |
| In 5 Years | $8,500 | $9,591 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $37,661, compared with about $33,293 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Nicholls State University, go to the Nicholls State University Financial Aid page.
