Nicholls State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2823 United States of America #626

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Institution Info

Founded: 1948
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 6,769 students
Faculty: 740
Website: http://www.nicholls.edu

About

Nicholls State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1948. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 6,769 students. It is part of United States of America's higher education landscape, which includes over 3500 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2823 · Ranked	60,81

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

43,225

Citations

1,484

Publications

795

i10-index

2,02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholls State University's global ranking?

Nicholls State University is ranked #2,823 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #626 position.

When was Nicholls State University founded?

Nicholls State University was founded in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Nicholls State University?

Nicholls State University has a student body of approximately 6,769 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1.

What is Nicholls State University's research output?

Nicholls State University has produced 1,484 research publications with 43,225 total citations and an h-index of 97, according to OpenAlex data.