Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	2	3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies	2	3
History
Academic Electives	5

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required for some	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

PO Box 5000

City, State, Zip

Dudley, MA 01571-5000

Phone

 

Fax

(508) 213-9885

E-mail

admissions@nichols.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Not reported

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

December 1

Early Action Notification

December 1

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

92% of 2,161 applicants were admitted

Women

94% of 693 applicants were admitted

Men

91% of 1,468 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

430 (22%) of 1,993 admitted students enrolled

Women

135 (21%) of 650 admitted students enrolled

Men

295 (22%) of 1,343 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

74% of 836 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

2.89

3.75 and Above

6%

3.50 - 3.74

12%

3.25 - 3.49

9%

3.00 - 3.24

17%

2.50 - 2.99

28%

2.00 - 2.49

24%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

507 average
456-550 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

12%

Score of 500 - 600

46%

Score of 400 - 500

32%

Score of 300 - 400

9%

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

506 average
460-560 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

8%

Score of 500 - 600

46%

Score of 400 - 500

40%

Score of 300 - 400

5%

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

20 average
18-23 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

0%

Score of 24 - 29

19%

Score of 18 - 23

57%

Score of 12 - 17

24%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 3%
Top quarter: 17%
Top half: 47%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$51,400

Tuition and Fees

$34,000

Room and Board

$13,800

Books and Supplies

$1,400

Other Expenses

$2,200

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning December 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002197	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

370 (99.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

316 (85.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

316 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

76 (24.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

92%

Average Award

$32,635

Need-Based Gift

Received by 316 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,082

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 308 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,645

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 17 (5.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

57 (15.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,615

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,044 (86.2%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

909 (87.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

909 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

233 (25.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

81%

Average Award

$30,653

Need-Based Gift

Received by 909 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,407

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 880 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,365

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 162 (17.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

302 (24.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,915

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

84%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$34,873

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Community Service, Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Siblings of Current Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Parks and recreation

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Business administration

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

54

Part-Time Faculty

54

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

36%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 31% of classes
20-29 students: 62% of classes
30-39 students: 1% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

172,237

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

154

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Dudley Population

11,390

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Campus Size

250 acres

Weather

Temperature

15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September

Rain

133 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

20 mile(s) from campus in Worcester

Nearest Train Station

20 mile(s) from campus in Worcester

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

77% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

23%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Bison

School Colors

Forest green and black

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

cheerleading, racquetball, rugby

Men's Club Sports

cheerleading, racquetball, rugby

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, rock climbing, sand volleyball, skiing (downhill), soccer, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

radio station, campus activities board, institute for women's leadership, student government association, student athletic advisory council, student alumni association

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,301

Women

478 (36.7%)

Men

823 (63.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,211

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4% Asian
7.6% Black/African-American
8.3% Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.0% White
0.0% Unknown

International Students.

1.5% from 11 countries

Average Age

22

All Graduate Students

232

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

76.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

46.9%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

50%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

50.8%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

93%

Average Starting Salary

93%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

23.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 5%