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	Accepted with or without essay component
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 2

Early Action Notification

Not reported

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
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

82% of 2,435 applicants were admitted

Women

84% of 856 applicants were admitted

Men

81% of 1,579 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

430 (21%) of 2,003 admitted students enrolled

Women

163 (23%) of 718 admitted students enrolled

Men

280 (22%) of 1,285 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

68% of 1,009 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

2.96

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

470-570 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

13%

Score of 500 - 600

50%

Score of 400 - 500

33%

Score of 300 - 400

3%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

515 average
470-570 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

0%

Score of 600 - 700

13%

Score of 500 - 600

50%

Score of 400 - 500

33%

Score of 300 - 400

4%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

22 average
19-24 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

7%

Score of 24 - 29

19%

Score of 18 - 23

57%

Score of 12 - 17

7%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

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

$53,565

Tuition and Fees

$35,715

Room and Board

$14,250

Books and Supplies

$1,400

Other Expenses

$2,200

Payment Plans

 

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 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

295 (99.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

280 (85.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

280 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

46 (24.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

90%

Average Award

$28,979

Need-Based Gift

Received by 280 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,298

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 229 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,325

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 26 (5.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

42 (15.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,575

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,066 (86.2%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

974 (91.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

974 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

183 (25.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

78%

Average Award

$26,857

Need-Based Gift

Received by 974 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,861

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 836 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,283

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 134 (17.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

240 (24.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,916

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

84%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 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

$2,436

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, Parks and recreation, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services

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 for most or all students

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

51

Part-Time Faculty

86

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

19%

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

177,881

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

 

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, rugby

Men's Club Sports

cheerleading, rugby

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

baseball, basketball, bowling, football, rock climbing, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, 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

1,322

Women

503 (38.0%)

Men

819 (62.0%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,224

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.5% Asian
7.1% Black/African-American
8.5% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.1% White
0.2% Unknown

International Students.

2.4% from 15 countries

Average Age

22

All Graduate Students

317

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

74.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

51.8%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

55.2%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

50.8%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

94%

Average Starting Salary

94%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

14.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 5%