NICHOLS COLLEGE (Nichols)
- Center Rd
- Dudley, MA 01571
- OPEID College Code: 00219700
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- General Phone: (508) 213-1560
- President: Debra M. Townsley
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,552
- College Alias: Nichols
- College Mascot: Bison
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Nichols College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.nichols.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Business and Management
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
Nichols College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nichols.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,358 | 624 | 1,982 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 986 (73%) | 478 (77%) | 1,464 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 249 (25%) | 103 (22%) | 352 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 333 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 50 | 14% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 500 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 500 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Nichols Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 74% | 25% | 23% | 76% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,032 | $4,071 | $2,183 | $16,025 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.5% | 8.0% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 23 | 11 |
| Number in Repayment | 268 | 286 | 382 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $28,040 | $26,970 | $25,700 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,040 | $26,970 | $25,700 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,040 | $26,970 | $25,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,200 | $9,100 | $8,960 |
| Other Expenses | $1,670 | $1,670 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,500 | $9,100 | $8,960 |
| Other Expenses | $2,170 | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,670 | $1,670 | $4,670 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $39,960 | $38,790 | $37,210 |
| In-State | $39,960 | $38,790 | $37,210 |
| Out of State | $39,960 | $38,790 | $37,210 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $33,760 | $38,790 | $37,380 |
| In-State | $33,760 | $38,790 | $37,380 |
| Out of State | $33,760 | $38,790 | $37,380 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $33,760 | $32,690 | $31,420 |
| In-State | $33,760 | $32,690 | $31,420 |
| Out of State | $33,760 | $32,690 | $31,420 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||||
| Accounting Degree | - | - | 22 | - |
| Business Administration Degree | - | 15 | 19 | 65 |
| Business Economics Degree | - | - | 1 | - |
| Commerce Degree | - | - | 39 | - |
| Finance Degree | - | - | 4 | - |
| Human Resources Degree | - | - | 1 | - |
| Management Information Systems Degree | - | - | 3 | - |
| Marketing Degree | - | - | 20 | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies Degree | - | - | - | 5 |
| Corporate Communications Degree | - | - | 3 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||||
| English Language and Literature Degree | - | - | 3 | - |
| History | ||||
| History Degree | - | - | 3 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||||
| General Studies Degree | - | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||||
| Mathematics Degree | - | - | 3 | - |
| Psychology | ||||
| Psychology Degree | - | - | 6 | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree | - | - | 34 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||||
| Law Enforcement Administration Degree | - | - | 14 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,552 Undergraduate: 1,337 Graduate: 215
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 904 Female: 648
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 795 Female: 542
- Graduate Gender Male: 109 Female: 106
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,184 Part-Time: 368
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,159 Part-Time: 178
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 25 Part-Time: 190
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 14 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 9 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 575 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 495 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 138 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 113 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 59 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 48 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 85 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 30 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 250 | 158 | 92 |
| Faculty Status | 39 | 39 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 18 | 18 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 3 | - | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 116 | 36 | 80 |
| Primarily Instruction | 116 | 36 | 80 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 46 | - |
| Other Professionals | 35 | 29 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 53 | 47 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 32 | 26 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 8 | 8 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,899 (36) | $61,585 (24) | $59,527 (12) |
| Professor | $76,590 (12) | $74,948 (9) | $81,517 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $65,525 (4) | $67,975 (2) | $63,075 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,025 (19) | $52,154 (12) | $49,089 (7) |
| Instructor | $41,700 (1) | $41,700 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,827 (36) | $50,389 (24) | $48,705 (12) |
| Professor | $62,666 (12) | $61,323 (9) | $66,697 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $53,613 (4) | $55,617 (2) | $51,608 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,749 (19) | $42,673 (12) | $40,165 (7) |
| Instructor | $34,119 (1) | $34,119 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 377 | 244 | 133 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 324 | 231 | 93 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Field Hockey | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 81 | 81 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 56 | 30 | 26 |
| Lacrosse | 53 | 36 | 17 |
| Soccer | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $22,958 | $21,436 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,616 | $2,302 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 54% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 45% |
| 5 Years | 52% |
| 6 Years | 53% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 19 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 6 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 20 | 31 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 13 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 3 |
| Burglary | 11 | 8 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 3 |
| Burglary | 11 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009