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Nichols College

Nichols

Dudley, Massachusetts 01571-5000

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban

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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Admission Office

124 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571

(508) 213-2203[email protected]
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88%Acceptance
1110SAT Avg
1,152Students
15:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$58,063Earnings 10yr
$31,065Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 525
490610
MathMid: 540
510580

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common AppNichols Direct Application

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships
Students receiving aid
99%

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
20
Avg class size
18
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Study abroad
20%

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Campus Life

Campus size
210 acres
Organizations
40+
Varsity teams
22
NCAA Division IIIConference of New EnglandNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee
On campus
85%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsTownhousesApartments

Dining

Davis Dining CommonsDietary Options

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
10 Years$58,063

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bison

VolleyballRugbyAnd womenTennis squadTeam hasBasketballHockeySoccer hasField hockeyHockey hasFootball

History & Fun Facts

  • •Nichols Academy The institution was established in 1815 as Nichols Academy.
  • •He resigned his position as an academy trustee in 1823, after non-Universalists were admitted to the board of directors.
  • •Conrad founded Nichols Junior College of Business Administration and Executive Training on the former campus of Nichols Academy.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
50 mi(87 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
142 mi(246 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
222 mi(385 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PVD Providence TF Green34 mi
BDL Hartford Bradley39 mi
BOS Boston Logan52 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA50 mi · ~1h 27m drive
New York, NY142 mi · ~4h 6m drive
Hartford, CT43 mi · ~1h 15m drive
Providence, RI31 mi · ~54 min drive
Albany, NY102 mi · ~2h 57m drive
Syracuse, NY226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Rochester, NY299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
Philadelphia, PA222 mi · ~6h 25m drive
Pittsburgh, PA433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Harrisburg, PA285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
Newark, NJ147 mi · ~4h 15m drive
Trenton, NJ193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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Nearby Attractions

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Old Sturbridge Village

Living history museum recreating 1830s New England life, 15 minutes away

•

Worcester

City with museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues, 20 minutes away

•

Webster Lake

Large recreational lake nearby for swimming and boating

Transfer Admission

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT70
IELTS6.0
Duolingo English Test95

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