Nichols College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Nichols College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Nichols College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Dudley, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,164, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The college offers 20 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,150.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile945-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
29%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
71%
Unknown
1%
Black
9%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
406
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.29% online, 71% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
60% On-campus
40% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's25% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
40%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
31%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Field Hockey
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 3 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 4 | History. | |||
| 5 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 6 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 7 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 8 | Psychology. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.