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Cost of Attending Nicholls
When planning for college expenses, you will want to consider “cost of attendance,” which is the sum of tuition and fees, housing, and personal expenses (which range from textbooks to travel to toothpaste). When you apply for financial aid, the University will use this “cost of attendance” figure when calculating your financial aid package. This ensures you are aware of all financial aid resources available to you to assist with college expenses.
The following links can provide more precise information regarding cost:
- Tuition & Fees: Fee Collections
- Housing: Housing
- Books & Supplies: Bookstore
Cost of attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial aid and scholarships a student can receive. Cost of attendance does not represent an amount you will owe to the university. The cost of attending Nicholls State University can vary, depending on a student’s classification, enrollment, residency as well as the type of program. It is composed of direct and indirect costs.
- Direct costs are institutional charges billed to you by Nicholls and include tuition, fees and, if residing on campus, food and housing.
- Indirect costs are estimates of costs that may be associated with your attendance, but are not typically University charges. Examples include books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
2026–2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance
Plan for your year at Nicholls with these estimated costs for a full-time undergraduate Louisiana resident. Annual amounts cover fall and spring; summer is not included.
Your cost of attendance is a planning budget, not your university bill. It includes tuition and fees as well as estimated living and educational expenses. All amounts are before financial aid and scholarships.
Semester amounts are planning estimates. Each is calculated as one-half of the annual budget. Actual fall and spring charges and expenses may differ.
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In-State Students
| Expense | Fall estimate | Spring estimate | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and mandatory fees | $4,777 | $4,777 | $9,554 |
| Books and supplies | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
Housing and Food
| Expense | Fall estimate | Spring estimate | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food | $5,784 | $5,784 | $11,568 |
| Off-campus housing and food | $6,286 | $6,286 | $12,572 |
| Housing and food while living with a parent | $2,211 | $2,211 | $4,422 |
On-campus housing and meal plans are billed by Nicholls. Off-campus and with-parent allowances are estimates for your personal budget, not university housing or meal plan charges.
Transportation and Other Expenses
| Expense | Fall estimate | Spring estimate | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $1,878 | $1,878 | $3,756 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $1,371 | $1,371 | $2,742 |
| Loan fees (if borrowing) | $37 | $37 | $74 |
Transportation and personal expenses are not billed by Nicholls and vary by student. The loan fee allowance estimates federal student loan origination fees; students who do not borrow do not pay these fees.
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Living arrangement | Fall estimate | Spring estimate | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living on campus | $14,540 | $14,540 | $29,080 |
| Living off campus | $15,042 | $15,042 | $30,084 |
| Living with a parent | $10,967 | $10,967 | $21,934 |
Understanding Your Costs
Direct costs are charges billed by Nicholls: tuition, mandatory fees, and university housing and meal plans if you live on campus.
Indirect costs are estimated expenses generally paid separately, including books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus living costs.
Actual costs depend on enrollment, program, housing, meal plan, and personal spending. Estimates are subject to change. Contact Financial Aid for help with a budget for part-time enrollment, graduate study, or other circumstances.
Cost and Payment Resources
Questions? We Can Help.
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
985-448-4048
finaid@nicholls.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Location:
Otto Candies Hall
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2005
Thibodaux, LA 70310
Phone: 985-448-4048
Fax: 985-448-4124
E-mail: finaid@nicholls.edu
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