Thibodaux, LA
Nicholls State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 96% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,815 | 2,477 | 1,242 | 88% |
| 2020 | 3,189 | 2,975 | 1,200 | 93% |
| 2021 | 2,167 | 2,106 | 958 | 97% |
| 2022 | 2,289 | 2,253 | 972 | 98% |
| 2023 | 3,320 | 3,188 | 1,169 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,036 of 2,106 women and 1,152 of 1,214 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Nicholls State University has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,188 of 3,320 applicants.
Less Selective. Nicholls State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,320 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,169 enrolled.
Yes. Nicholls State University requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 96% — it has become less selective.