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Nichols College

Dudley, Massachusetts · Private · 1,163 undergrads

Nichols College admits 81% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Nichols College?

81% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1028–1236 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,296 applied, 1,856 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Nichols College cost?

$31,983 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $61,425.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$29,698
$30,000–$48,000$27,466
$48,000–$75,000$32,569
$75,000–$110,000$31,725
over $110,000$33,136

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Nichols College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Nichols College's fall 2027 rule yet. Nichols College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Nichols College's site

What it's like

1,163
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Dudley, MA.
73%
of first-years come back for year two.
57%
finish in four years. 64% within six.
$66.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$26k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Nichols College is on

Easiest to get into in MassachusettsColleges for a 1150 SAT

Questions people ask

What is Nichols College's acceptance rate?
81% for fall 2024: 1,856 of 2,296 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Nichols College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1028 to 1236 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Nichols College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $32,569 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $61,425.
What is Nichols College's graduation rate?
64% of students finish within six years and 57% within four (IPEDS).