History of Previous CLA administrations:
Nicholls first administered the CLA to freshmen in 2007-08, to both freshmen and seniors in 2008-09, and administered the CLA+ during the 2013-14 academic year. Below is a chart showing reports from all CLA administration to Nicholls freshmen and seniors.
| Administrations by academic year | Reports |
| 2013-14 | Reports |
| 2011-12 | Reports |
| 2010-11 | Reports |
| 2008-09 | Reports |
| 2007-08 | Reports |
CLA trend analyses: 2007-08 through 2013-14
Given the differences between the original CLA and the CLA+ administered during the 2013-14 academic year, trend analyses can only be conducted on the Total CLA (later Total CLA+) score and the Performance Task score. Comparisons across time between Nicholls and national freshmen and seniors on these two measures can be found in the chart below.
| Scale | Freshmen | Seniors |
| Total CLA Score | Trend | Trend |
| Performance Task Score | Trend | Trend |