What division is Nicholls State?

Nicholls State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Southland.

What GPA do you need for Nicholls State?

The average GPA at Nicholls State is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Nicholls State?

Nicholls State has an enrollment of approximately 4,737 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Nicholls State?

Nicholls State has an acceptance rate of 91%.

How do I get recruited to play at Nicholls State?

To get recruited at Nicholls State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Nicholls State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Nicholls State

Thibodaux, LAFCSSouthland

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

4,737

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

91%

Acceptance

54%

Graduation

77%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Nicholls State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Southland, located in Thibodaux, LA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Nicholls State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

54%

Acceptance

91%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

1,088

Retention

77%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$38,829

Coaching Staff45 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Nicholls State Athletics

Nicholls State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Thibodaux, LA, competing in the Southland. With an enrollment of 4,737 students, Nicholls State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Nicholls State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Nicholls State is 3.2. The school maintains a 54% graduation rate.

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