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Nichols College

Nichols College is a small, private institution located in Dudley, ma. Founded in 1815, Nichols College offers undergraduate degrees in 26 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,164 undergraduates
cost $38,650 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Nichols College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.9%
SAT score average 1060
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 2.9
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Nichols College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Military and Protective Services
Public Policy and Administration
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Accounting and Related Services
Marketing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,650
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,110
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $56,360
Average financial aid package $29,654
Estimated cost $26,706 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,650
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,110
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $56,360
Average financial aid package $29,654
Estimated cost $26,706 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Nichols College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,164, with gender binary students split 65% male and 35% female.

Total enrollment

1,391

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
59%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
19%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map Center Rd, Dudley, MA 01571-5000
phone 800-470-3379
address www.nichols.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

Institute for women's leadership

Student government association

Student athletic advisory council

Student alumni association

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Nichols College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Nichols College?

Nichols College is located in Dudley, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Nichols College? 

The acceptance rate for Nichols College is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Nichols College?

The average high school GPA for Nichols College students was 2.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Nichols College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Nichols College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $225,440.

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