- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 472–608 reading and writing, 462–588 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–24 composite
- Average net price: $11,029 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Nicholls State University reported: an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–24.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Nicholls State University reviews each application.
Nicholls State University GPA requirements
Nicholls State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Nicholls State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Nicholls State University acceptance rate
Nicholls State University admitted 3,059 of 3,369 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Nicholls State University is a public 4-year university in Thibodaux, Louisiana, with 5,518 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Nicholls State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 472 | 525 | 608 |
| SAT Math | 462 | 555 | 588 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Nicholls State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Nicholls State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,029 a year at Nicholls State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Nicholls State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Nicholls State University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Nicholls State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Nicholls State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 472–608 in reading and writing and 462–588 in math; ACT composite 19–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Nicholls State University?
Nicholls State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Nicholls State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Nicholls State University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is Nicholls State University's acceptance rate?
Nicholls State University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,059 of 3,369 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Nicholls State University?
A lot: Nicholls State University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Nicholls State University test optional?
Check Nicholls State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Nicholls State University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores and 82% sent ACT scores.
Does Nicholls State University consider legacy status?
No. Nicholls State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Nicholls State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,029 a year at Nicholls State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Nicholls State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Nicholls State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Nicholls State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Nicholls State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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