Nichols College
Dudley, MA
Nichols, is a private, liberal arts college. Founded in 1815 as a college for men, it adopted coeducation in 1970. Its 210-acre campus is located in Dudley, 15 miles south of Worcester.
Website: www.nichols.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Minimally difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 82% of 2,435 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 2.96
- SAT Math
- 470-570 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
515 average
470-570 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 22 average
19-24 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $53,565
- Tuition and Fees
- $35,715
- Room and Board
- $14,250
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 90%
- Average Freshman Award
- $28,979
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $34,873
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 51
- 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
Campus Life
- Dudley Population
- 11,390
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Boston
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 77% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Bison
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- 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
- First-Year Students Returning
- 74.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 51.8%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 94%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 14.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
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
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
Admissions Office
- Address
- PO Box 5000
- City, State, Zip
- Dudley, MA 01571-5000
- Phone
- Fax
- (508) 213-9885
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Financial Aid Office
- 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
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
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
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Organizational Communication, General
- Psychology, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- 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
- 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
- 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
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- 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
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Bison
- School Colors
- Forest green and black
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Field Hockey | x | |||
Football | x | |||
Golf | x | |||
Ice Hockey | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | x | |
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | |
Golf | x | |
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 94%
- Average Starting Salary
- 94%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 14.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 5%
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