Nicholls State University SAT and ACT scores
Thibodaux, LA · public college · 5,612 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Required, as Nicholls State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Nicholls State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Nicholls State University scored 934 to 1196, with an average of 1090. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Nicholls State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 24. A 24 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Nicholls State University require the SAT or ACT?
Nicholls State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Nicholls State University accept the CLT?
Nicholls State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Louisiana with similar scores
- McNeese State UniversitySAT 940–1198
- Southeastern Louisiana UniversityACT 18–24
- Dillard UniversitySAT 968–1202
- University of New OrleansSAT 935–1241
- Louisiana State University-AlexandriaSAT 970–1220
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Brenau UniversitySAT 930–1200
- Grand Valley State UniversitySAT 940–1190
- Indiana University-EastSAT 960–1170
- Wartburg CollegeSAT 930–1200
- Carlow UniversitySAT 960–1168
- Lander UniversitySAT 950–1178
More about Nicholls State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Nicholls State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026