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Nichols College

Nichols

Dudley, Massachusetts 01571-5000

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Nichols College is a private institution in Dudley with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1110, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,063 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,065.

Established
1931
Motto
Learn. Lead. Succeed.
Type
Private business college
Conference
Conference of New England
Division
Division III

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88%Acceptance
1110SAT Avg
1,152Students
15:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$58,063Earnings 10yr
$31,065Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Nichols College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 525
490610
MathMid: 540
510580

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1110

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,375
Room & Board$14,950
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$55,871
Average Net Price$31,065
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,176
$30–48K$27,084
$48–75K$28,420
$75–110K$31,323
$110K+$34,586

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,065

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

25.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,152
Gender Split
34% / 66%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 9%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.6%
Freshman Retention71.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,830
8 Years$48,868
10 Years$58,063

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,600
Men
$56,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Bison

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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