Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002197
- Phone: (800) 470-3379
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.74%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,673Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nichols College (Nichols)
Center Rd, Dudley, MA
Nichols is a nonprofit private institution located in Dudley, Massachusetts and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Nichols has an annual student enrollment of over 1,500.
A list of some of the programs offered are:
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Sports Management
- Accounting
- Advertising and Marketing
The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be needed for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,900 for the year. Some students at Nichols College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Nichols College is the "Bison", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the Nichols College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Nichols College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Nichols College is around 1,600 students, with undergraduate students making up about 83% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $35,000-$42,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $750-$900 per unit
- The estimated cost for on campus housing and meals is around $17,000, which includes twenty-one meals provided each week
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $21,260 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 85% | $9,509 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Nichols College may offer services to students including:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Nichols is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
- Basketball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Nichols College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- International Business (B)
- Human Resources (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Nichols College.
- Bryant University in Providence, RI (23 miles away)
- Dean College in Somerville, MA (27 miles away)
- Babson College in Worcester, MA (39 miles away)
- Fisher College in Fall River, MA (49 miles away)
- Mitchell College in Middletown, CT (50 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Massachusetts
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Massachusetts
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002197
- Phone: (800) 470-3379
- School Homepage