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Nicholls State University Sports Information

$12,687,500 Total Revenue
$12,676,933 Total Expenses
13 Varsity Teams

Before making a decision to attend the Nicholls State University sports programs, student athletes should take a look at the information presented here on the sports team they are interested in as well as the general athletics program. Nicholls State University competes in NCAA Division I-FCS and is a member of Southland Conference.

The Nicholls State University Sports Program

Nicholls State University Athletic Scholarships

A total of 480 athletes who take part in at least one varsity sports at the school, 280 of whom are male and 200 are women. Sports-related student aid is available at Nicholls State University and the average award is around $6,823 per athlete. Divided by gender, men’s athletic aid totaled $2,031,361 and women’s totaled $1,243,877.

Nicholls State University Coaching Staff

At 13 head coaches at Nicholls State University, 6 of whom lead men’s teams and 7 of whom coach women’s teams. In terms of compensation, the men’s team head coaches earn about $96,270 per year while the women’s team head coaches make around $65,058.

In addition, there are 31 assistant coaches at Nicholls State University, 19 assigned to men’s teams and 12 working with women’s teams. Their average pay runs about $49,608 per year on the men’s side and $30,030 on the women’s side.

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Nicholls State University Sports Revenue & Expenses

As reported to the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics survey, Nicholls State University reported $12,687,500 in total athletics revenue and $12,676,933 in total expenses.

Individual sports can turn a profit or operate at a loss. Football and basketball typically carry the financial load for the department. Here’s a comparison of the net profit or loss for each of the men’s sports offered at Nicholls State University.

Likewise, the figures for women’s athletics can vary quite a bit by sport.

A Note About Nicholls State University Program Rankings

Along with the other data we present for each sport below, we also include Nicholls State University rankings when the school made it to one of our Best Schools for a Sport lists, when applicable. College Factual’s sports rankings are a little different than the other ones you’ll find on the Internet, since our analyses take both athletics and academics into account.

Varsity Sports at Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University Men’s Baseball

$38,032 Net Profit/Loss
47 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

The roster lists 47 athletes on the Nicholls State University men’s baseball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Brent Haring. Men’s baseball plays in Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 969 and a Graduation Success Rate of 87%.

On the money side of things, the Nicholls State University men’s baseball program generated $897,529 in revenue and spent $859,497 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $38,032.

Nicholls State University Men’s Basketball

$39,986 Net Profit/Loss
17 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

The team has 17 players on the Nicholls State University men’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches. The head coach is Tevon Saddler. Men’s basketball plays in Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 968 and a Graduation Success Rate of 73%.

Financially, the Nicholls State University men’s basketball program made $1,226,806 in revenue and spent $1,186,820 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $39,986.

Nicholls State University Women’s Basketball

$47,508 Net Profit/Loss
16 Team Members
Good Graduation Rate

The team has 16 members of the Nicholls State University women’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The head coach is Justin Payne. Women’s basketball plays in Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 942 and a Graduation Success Rate of 75%.

Financially, the Nicholls State University women’s basketball program brought in $884,527 in revenue and paid out $837,019 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $47,508.

Nicholls State University Women’s Beach Volleyball

$5,373 Net Profit/Loss
18 Team Members

There are 18 athletes on the Nicholls State University women’s beach volleyball team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Jonea Rima. Women’s beach volleyball competes in Division I as a member of Southland Conference.

On the money side of things, the Nicholls State University women’s beach volleyball program brought in $104,613 in revenue and spent $99,240 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $5,373.

Nicholls State University Men’s Football

$116,261 Net Profit/Loss
131 Team Members
Good Graduation Rate

The team has 131 athletes on the Nicholls State University men’s football team, led by 1 head coach and 9 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Thomas Rybacki. Men’s football is part of FCS as a member of Southland Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 943 and a Graduation Success Rate of 80%.

When it comes to the budget, the Nicholls State University men’s football program brought in $3,522,917 in revenue and spent $3,406,656 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $116,261.

Nicholls State University Men’s Golf

$10,342 Net Profit/Loss
12 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

The roster lists 12 players on the Nicholls State University men’s golf team, led by 1 head coach. Leading the team is James Schilling. Men’s golf plays in Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978 and a Graduation Success Rate of 75%.

On the money side of things, the Nicholls State University men’s golf program generated $208,679 in revenue and spent $198,337 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $10,342.

Nicholls State University Women’s Soccer

$22,060 Net Profit/Loss
36 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

There are 36 players on the Nicholls State University women’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Kristy Helmers. Women’s soccer is part of Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 971 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Nicholls State University women’s soccer program brought in $433,478 in revenue and paid out $411,418 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $22,060.

Nicholls State University Women’s Softball

$30,640 Net Profit/Loss
24 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

The roster lists 24 players on the Nicholls State University women’s softball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Ron Frost. Women’s softball plays in Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Nicholls State University women’s softball program generated $584,121 in revenue and paid out $553,481 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $30,640.

Nicholls State University Men’s Tennis

$8,086 Net Profit/Loss
8 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 8 members of the Nicholls State University men’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Vacant. Men’s tennis competes in Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 982 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

Financially, the Nicholls State University men’s tennis program brought in $159,981 in revenue and spent $151,895 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $8,086.

Nicholls State University Women’s Tennis

$13,719 Net Profit/Loss
8 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 8 members of the Nicholls State University women’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Vacant. Women’s tennis is part of Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

Financially, the Nicholls State University women’s tennis program brought in $257,618 in revenue and paid out $243,899 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $13,719.

Nicholls State University Men’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$8,158 Net Profit/Loss
65 Team Members

The team has 65 athletes on the Nicholls State University men’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches.

When it comes to the budget, the Nicholls State University men’s track & field & cross country program generated $166,408 in revenue and spent $158,250 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $8,158.

Nicholls State University Women’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$18,693 Net Profit/Loss
77 Team Members

There are 77 players on the Nicholls State University women’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches.

Financially, the Nicholls State University women’s track & field & cross country program made $349,021 in revenue and paid out $330,328 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $18,693.

Nicholls State University Women’s Volleyball

$19,939 Net Profit/Loss
21 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

The roster lists 21 athletes on the Nicholls State University women’s volleyball team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The team is coached by Jonea Rima. Women’s volleyball is part of Division I as a member of Southland Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 955 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Nicholls State University women’s volleyball program brought in $358,741 in revenue and spent $338,802 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $19,939.

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