Nicholls State Softball
Nicholls State University · Colonels
Southland · Thibodaux, LA
$8K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $9K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
54%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Nicholls State softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Mid-Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $19,111
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $20,204Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 50%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 6,180
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Southland
- Location
- Thibodaux, LA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Ron Frost
Head Coach
r•••@nicholls.eduNicole Pinney
Assistant Coach
n•••@nicholls.eduApdiel Vazquez
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Friday Night Lights Hitting Clinic | October 9th
- Date
- 10/09/2026
- Cost
- $70.00
- Age Group
- 6th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Prospect Camp | October 10th (8:00am - 12:00pm)
- Date
- 10/10/2026
- Cost
- $180.00
- Age Group
- 8th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Friday Night Lights Hitting Clinic | December 4th
- Date
- 12/04/2026
- Cost
- $70.00
- Age Group
- 6th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Prospect Camp | December 5th (8:00am - 12:00pm)
- Date
- 12/05/2026
- Cost
- $217.00
- Age Group
- 8th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Team Camp | December 5th - 6th
- Date
- 12/05/2026 - 12/06/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
What Nicholls State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Nicholls State. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits with the coaching staff can begin September 1 of junior year (campus visits without recruiting contact are allowed anytime)
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime (not binding). Written aid offers are signed during the early or regular signing period (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).
Key Dates
- September 1, junior year — official contact begins
- September 1, junior year — official and unofficial visits can begin
- Early signing period (November) — written aid offer signing
- Regular signing period (April) — written aid offer signing
Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Nicholls State University softball?
Start by filling out the Nicholls State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Nicholls State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Nicholls State University offer softball scholarships?
Nicholls State University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Nicholls State University softball camps?
Nicholls State University has 5 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Nicholls State University?
The current head coach is Ron Frost. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Follow Nicholls State Softball
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $45,454/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $38,829/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,675
- Admission rate
- 91%
Good Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $12,947/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 34%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 934–1196
- ACT range
- 19–24
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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- Division
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- Conference
- Southland
- State
- LA
- Camps Listed
- 5
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