
Nicholls State University is a test optional institution, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The university also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to indicate their scores without needing to submit official documents initially. Among applicants, 2% choose to submit SAT scores, while a significant 86% submit ACT scores. The combined submission percentage exceeds 100% because some students provide both ACT and SAT scores.