More selective than 27% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 86% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Nicholls State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Nicholls State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Nicholls State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 472 | 608 |
| SAT math | 462 | 588 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 934 | 1196 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Nicholls State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 472–608 | 462–588 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | 490–600 | 438–545 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Nicholls State University compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Nicholls State University has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | 13% | $14,810 |
| 14 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | 54% | $13,466 |
| 15 | Louisiana Tech University | 86% | 64% | $11,864 |
| 16 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | 53% | $13,530 |
| 17 | Nicholls State University | 91% | 54% | $12,947 |
| 18 | Herzing University-New Orleans | 92% | 15% | $21,269 |
| 19 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | 34% | $7,065 |
| 20 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | 43% | $13,606 |
| 21 | Loyola University New Orleans | 93% | 59% | $23,696 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Nicholls State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Nicholls State University admissions questions
What is the Nicholls State University acceptance rate?
Nicholls State University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,188 of 3,320 applicants were admitted.
Does Nicholls State University require the SAT or ACT?
Nicholls State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 86% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Nicholls State University?
The middle 50% of Nicholls State University enrolled first-year students scored 934–1196 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Nicholls State University?
37% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,169 of 3,188).
Is Nicholls State University getting harder to get into?
Nicholls State University accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Nicholls State University overview