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Nichols College

Nichols College

Dudley, MA · Suburb · 1,163 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a scenic hilltop in Dudley, Massachusetts, Nichols College is best known for its career-focused business education, boasting particularly strong programs in sport management, finance, and criminal justice. The campus culture is tight-knit and energetic, offering a supportive, hands-on learning environment where students actively participate in NCAA Division III athletics and robust leadership organizations. What truly sets Nichols apart is its signature Professional Development Seminar (PDS) program, a mandatory four-year curriculum designed to polish students' networking, interviewing, and personal branding skills. This intensive focus on career readiness, backed by an influential alumni network, ensures that graduates transition seamlessly into the workforce with exceptional post-graduation employment rates.


Wikipedia:Nichols College is a private business college in Dudley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1931 as Nichols Junior College, Nichols College offers both bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificate programs.

Location
Dudley, MA, 01571-5000 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
ORH · Worcester
16 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$58,310
Avg net price
$33,036
Room & board
$15,800
Tuition
$42,705
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,054
$30–48k
$24,749
$48–75k
$31,978
$75–110k
$33,851
$110k+
$35,731
Admissions
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1140
Reading 528623
Math 500613
ACT midpoint
23
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Nichols College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
4-yr on-time completion
61%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
6%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
8%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,830
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,063
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,056$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 66%Women 34%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$68,677
Independent students
11%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
10%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,830
10 years after entry
$58,063
Business/Commerce, General48
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness47
Criminal Justice and Corrections30
Psychology, General26
Marketing24
Accounting and Related Services21
Business Administration, Management and Operations17
Finance and Financial Management Services16
Hospitality Administration/Management6
Human Resources Management and Services6
International Business6
Business/Managerial Economics4
Data Analytics3
Real Estate1
History1
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Institutional
Endowment
$32M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
35%
Avg faculty salary
$9,714/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,461
Federal loan rate
69%

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