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Nichols College
Most applicants get into Nichols College — 80.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Nichols College occupies suburban Dudley, MA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $81,485 four years out. Faculty pay averages $116,568 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,163 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1190 — below the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Nichols College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Nichols College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1000 and 1190; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 580 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Nichols College received 2,117 applications and admitted 1,866 (88.1%), with 333 enrolling.
How Nichols College compares
| Nichols College | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 80.8% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,705 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,063 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Nichols College's median earnings are $58,063 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $42,705 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Nichols College lists tuition at $42,705 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Nichols College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $42,705 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,163 undergraduates, Nichols College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
62.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a Nichols College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Nichols College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,485 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,894 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $75,321 |
| International Business | $68,608 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,297 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $62,926 |
| Marketing | $60,365 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,531 |
| Psychology, General | $52,824 |
Median earnings for these 9 Nichols College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,063 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 11 additional Nichols College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Nichols College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 80.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Nichols College's acceptance rate?
88.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,866 admitted from 2,117 applicants.
How much does Nichols College cost?
At Nichols College, published tuition is $42,705 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Nichols College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Nichols College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,063 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Regis College — 69.8% admitted
- Merrimack College — 70% admitted
- Simmons University — 70% admitted
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design — 76.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.