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Nichols College
Dudley, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $31,983
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $66,716
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Nichols College is a private nonprofit college in Dudley, MA with 1,163 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1140 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,983 per year ($29,698 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,716 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,117
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,866
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing528–623
200800
SAT Math500–613
200800
What Nichols College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $61,425
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $44,950
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$29,698
- $30–48k$27,466
- $48–75k$32,569
- $75–110k$31,725
- $110k+$33,136
Get a personal estimate with Nichols College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $66,716
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,046
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,163
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White73%
- Hispanic10%
- Black8%
- Asian1%
Nichols College FAQ
What is Nichols College's acceptance rate?+
Nichols College admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Nichols College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 528–623 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–613 on SAT Math; the average total is 1140.
Is Nichols College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Nichols College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,117 students applied to Nichols College and 1,866 were admitted; 333 enrolled.
Does Nichols College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Nichols College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Nichols College require an essay?+
Nichols College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Nichols College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $61,425 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,983.
What is Nichols College's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 167260 · How we use this data
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