Nichols Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 80.84%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1140. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $42,705
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Nichols:
- Total Enrollment: 1,392, including 305 online students
- 1,163 Undergraduate, 229 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 64.9% men, 35.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 8%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 25 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Nichols Overview
Nichols College (Nichols) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Dudley, MA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Nichols's tuition & fees is $42,705 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,256.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,392 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Nichols's acceptance rate is 80.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.10%. The median SAT score is 1140.
Nichols College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Nichols College is $42,705. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $1,200.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $45,169 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $1,236.
| Undergraduate | $42,705 |
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| Graduate | $1,200 |
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| Undergraduate | $45,169 |
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| Graduate | $1,236 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Nichols College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Nichols
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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