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 1,152, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The college offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,825.
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
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.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1190
2k
Students enrolled
22%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
73%
Unknown
1%
Black
8%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.22% online, 78% on-campus.
74% On-campus
26% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's14% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $38,825 | $38,825 |
Graduate | $790 | $790 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,500 |
On-campus room and board | $14,950 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,200 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,850 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,850 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $57,475 | $57,475 |
Off-campus without family | $51,575 | $51,575 |
Off-campus with family | $43,175 | $43,175 |
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
22%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
31%
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
2 | History. | |||
3 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
4 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
5 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
6 | Psychology. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.