Nicholls State University is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It was founded in 1948 and is a regional public university. The campus covers an area of about 287 acres, with about 6,000 students and more than 60 undergraduate and graduate majors. It is particularly known for its specialty programs such as culinary arts, marine and environmental sciences, oil service and nursing. The school offers more than 100 clubs and 15 NCAA first-level sports teams. The atmosphere is "strongly family-like" and emphasizes personalized teaching and community service.
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