Division I · Southland Conference
Nicholls State University · Cost & aid
Thibodaux, LA · City · Public · Master's university · the Colonels · Website ↗
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$27,500
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$26,407
In-state
on campus
$11,029
Average net price
top 10% for affordability in Division I
$1.2M
Athletic aid, women's
$6,219 per roster spot
$2M
Athletic aid, men's
$7,254 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $27,500 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$1,243,877
- Per roster spot$6,219 across 200 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$2,031,361
- Per roster spot$7,254 across 280 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$12k / $72k
- Tuition & fees$8,173 in-state · $9,266 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list Nicholls State University is on.
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