906 East 1st St.
Thibodaux, LA 70310

Nicholls State University is a comprehensive, regional institution serving south central Louisiana and beyond. Tax supported and coeducational, it first opened its doors September 23, 1948, as Francis T. Nicholls junior college of Louisiana State University.

Nicholls State University is located in the heart of "Cajun Country," an area rich in tradition and culture. Its location in the heart of the Mississippi River Delta allows easy access to the river, its tributaries, Louisiana's wetlands, and the Gulf of Mexico.

For over 50 years, Nicholls State University has been the sole provider of higher education in a region with abundant cultural and natural resources. The Louisiana community college's strong general education program prepares students to exercise leadership in a global society and enhances their ability to create a vision for the future. By maintaining a major partnership with businesses, local school systems, community agencies, and other educational institutions, Nicholls State University actively participates in the development of the region.

This Louisiana Community College has taken advantage of its strategic location to assume a leadership role in a region with ample resources in agricultural, fishing, petrochemical, and oil field-related industries. As a leader, Nicholls State University continues to contribute significantly to the growth of the region in regard to new technology, manufacturing, and international trade.

Quick Facts:

The mission of Nicholls State University provides a unique blend of excellent academic programs to meet the needs of Louisiana and beyond. The Louisiana Community College cultivates productive, responsible, engaged citizens in a personalized, culturally rich and dynamic learning environment through quality teaching, research, and service.

Nicholls State University granted its first degrees in May 1958.

Nicholls State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.

The 210-acre campus of Nicholls State University is approximately 50 miles southwest of New Orleans and 60 miles southeast of Baton Rouge.

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