Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Nicholls State's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than U. Central Arkansas's
SAT midpoint - 2
Nicholls State's yield is 1 pts higher than U. Central Arkansas's
Yield rate - 3
U. Central Arkansas admits 89% vs. 91% at Nicholls State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Nicholls StateOpen
- U. Central ArkansasOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Nicholls StateTest scores required
- U. Central ArkansasTest-optional
How they read a record
Nicholls State
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
U. Central Arkansas
GPA is required.
What they look at
| Factor | Nicholls State | U. Central Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why