Nicholls State University, located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, is a comprehensive regional
university serving a diverse population of traditional and nontraditional students.
Located in “Cajun Country,” Nicholls lies in the heart of the Mississippi River delta, allowing
for easy access to the river, its tributaries, Louisiana’s wetlands and the Gulf of Mexico. The
287-acre Thibodaux campus is approximately 50 miles west of New Orleans and 60 miles
southeast of Baton Rouge.
For more than half a century, the university’s strong general education program has prepared
students to be leaders in a global society and has enhanced their ability to create a vision for the
future. Nicholls capitalizes on the region’s geography and culture by offering distinctive
academic programs in the culinary arts and geomatics. With its prime location along the banks of
Bayou Lafourche, Nicholls also provides unique opportunities for instruction and research in the
fields of marine and environmental science. The university has assumed a leadership role in an
area known for its agricultural, fishing, petrochemical and oilfield-related industries. Nicholls
continues to contribute significantly to the region’s growth in new technology, manufacturing
and international trade.
By maintaining partnerships with businesses, local school systems, community agencies and
other educational institutions, Nicholls actively participates in the south-central Louisiana’s
development. The university maintains a strong commitment to the well-being of local residents.
Through the expansion of health science programs, Nicholls collaborates with a nationally
recognized health care industry in the Houma-Thibodaux area.
The university also proudly partners with Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma,
located about 20 miles north of Nicholls. Both campuses work together to provide complete
access to higher education in south-central Louisiana.