Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

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Nicholls State University - Thibodaux, LA

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An academic fixture of South Louisiana

Public Rural Small Colonels

Since its establishment in 1948, Nicholls State University has been one of the landmark institutions of South Louisiana’s academic community. In addition to Nicholls State is home to the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, where students can earn a bachelor’s degree and MBA in Culinary Arts. Other unique facilities at the university include the Louisiana Center for Women and Government and the Dyslexia Center of Louisiana.

The Nicholls State campus sits on the east side of Thibodaux, less than two miles from Downtown. The city center hosts a popular cluster of bars, restaurants, coffeehouses, and specialty shops, and just across Bayou Lafourche the Warren J. Harang Jr. Mun Auditorium regularly hosts concerts and other big events. When you want to get out of town for a day or a long weekend, New Orleans is just over an hour’s drive to the east, making it highly convenient to hop over to the Big Easy anytime.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Thibodaux, LA is $1,105 for one bedroom, $1,283 for two bedrooms, and $1,449 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thibodaux has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 707 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,105/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,061 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,283/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,176 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,449/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

St. Charles Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

274 Students

10
out of 10

Chackbay Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

391 Students

9
out of 10

Bayou Boeuf Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

216 Students

8
out of 10

W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-3

456 Students

4
out of 10

C.M. Washington Elementary

Public

Grades 4-5

349 Students

4
out of 10

Sixth Ward Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

271 Students

10
out of 10

West Thibodaux Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

430 Students

4
out of 10

East Thibodaux Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

238 Students

4
out of 10

Thibodaux High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,454 Students

6
out of 10

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