The acceptance rate at Nicholls State University was 93.29% - 3,189 students were applied and 2,975 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Nicholls State. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 50% where 1,200 out of 2,975 admitted students were enrolled.
The average SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 22 at Nicholls State.
The application fee is $20 for applying undergraduate school and $36 for graduate school at Nicholls State University. Next table presents general admission information.
For the academic year 2020-21, the acceptance rate is 93.29% and the yield is 40.34%. 1,102 men and 2,087 women applied to Nicholls State and 1,010 men and 1,965 women students were accepted. Among them, 424 men and 776 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2020).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
Total
Men
Women
Applicants
3,189
1,102
2,087
Admitted
2,975
1,010
1,965
Enrolled
1,200
424
776
Acceptance Rate
93.29%
91.65%
94.15%
Yield
40.34%
41.98%
39.49%
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For the academic year 2020-2021, 42 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,138 students (96%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 580 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math score is 590 (75th) and 500 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 24 (75th percentile) and 19 (25th percentile).
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
490
580
SAT Math
500
590
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT Math
19
25
ACT English
17
24
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Nicholls State University are similar to the average score when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,033, ACT: 58 - Public Master's College and University (medium programs)).
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Formal Demonstration of Competencies to its applicants. The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Nicholls State University.