Nicholls State University Acceptance Rate
Thibodaux, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,320
- Admitted
- 3,188
- Yield
- 36.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Nicholls State University's acceptance rate has risen from 88.4% in 2014–15 to 96% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,424 to 3,320 (+37%) over that period.
Its 96% rate makes Nicholls State University more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
Nicholls State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 36.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,424 | 2,142 | 88.4% | 1,210 |
| 2015–16 | 2,399 | 2,164 | 90.2% | 1,212 |
| 2016–17 | 2,734 | 2,260 | 82.7% | 1,138 |
| 2017–18 | 2,571 | 2,410 | 93.7% | 1,218 |
| 2018–19 | 2,651 | 2,484 | 93.7% | 1,301 |
| 2019–20 | 2,815 | 2,477 | 88% | 1,242 |
| 2020–21 | 3,189 | 2,975 | 93.3% | 1,200 |
| 2021–22 | 2,167 | 2,106 | 97.2% | 958 |
| 2022–23 | 2,289 | 2,253 | 98.4% | 972 |
| 2023–24 | 3,320 | 3,188 | 96% | 1,169 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,106 | 2,036 | 96.7% |
| Men | 1,214 | 1,152 | 94.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–600 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 438–545 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 86% |
How Nicholls State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Nicholls State University's acceptance rate?
Nicholls State University's acceptance rate is 96% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,188 admitted of 3,320 applicants).
Is Nicholls State University test optional?
Nicholls State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Nicholls State University?
Nicholls State University received 3,320 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,188.
What SAT score do you need for Nicholls State University?
Admitted students at Nicholls State University typically scored 490–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 438–545 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Nicholls State University getting harder to get into?
Nicholls State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.4% in 2014–15 to 96% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.nicholls.edu/.