How do I schedule a campus tour at Nichols College?

Nichols College has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Nichols College offer?

Nichols College currently offers Campus Visit. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

Does Nichols College offer self-guided or virtual tours?

Yes — Nichols College offers a virtual tour (https://www.nichols.edu/visit).

What is the nearest airport to Nichols College?

The nearest major airport is Providence TF Green (PVD), about 34 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Nichols College?

Hotels near campus include Check nearby hotels. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

Nichols College Campus Tours & Visits — Dudley, MA

Known for business — close-knit campus

Nichols College is a private institution in Dudley with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1110, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,063 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,065.

Established

1931

Motto

Learn. Lead. Succeed.

Type

Private business college

Conference

Conference of New England

Division

Division III

88%

Acceptance

1110

SAT Avg

1,152

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

64%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$58,063

Earnings 10yr

$31,065

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bison

VolleyballRugbyAnd womenTennis squadTeam hasBasketballHockeySoccer hasField hockeyHockey hasFootball

History & Fun Facts

•Nichols Academy The institution was established in 1815 as Nichols Academy.
•He resigned his position as an academy trustee in 1823, after non-Universalists were admitted to the board of directors.
•Conrad founded Nichols Junior College of Business Administration and Executive Training on the former campus of Nichols Academy.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 525

490610

MathMid: 540

510580

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common AppNichols Direct Application

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

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Nichols College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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Decision Notifications

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Transfer Admission

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT70

IELTS6.0

Duolingo English Test95

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,375

Room & Board$14,950

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$55,871

Average Net Price$31,065

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,176

$30–48K$27,084

$48–75K$28,420

$75–110K$31,323

$110K+$34,586

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Students receiving aid

99%

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Academics

Semester

Majors

20

Avg class size

18

Student-faculty ratio

13:1

Study abroad

20%

Programs (26)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.6%

Freshman Retention71.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,830

10 Years$58,063

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Campus Life

Campus size

210 acres

Organizations

40+

Varsity teams

22

NCAA Division IIIConference of New EnglandNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee

On campus

85%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsTownhousesApartments

Dining

Davis Dining CommonsDietary Options

Student Body

Undergrads

1,152

Gender Split

34% / 66%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Black 9%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

50 mi(87 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

142 mi(246 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

222 mi(385 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PVDProvidence TF Green34 mi

BDLHartford Bradley39 mi

BOSBoston Logan52 mi

Distance to Cities

Providence, RI31 mi

~54 min drive

Hartford, CT43 mi

~1h 15m drive

Boston, MA50 mi

~1h 27m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

124 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571

(508) 213-2203[email protected]

Virtual Tour →Campus Map →

Nearby Attractions

•

Old Sturbridge Village

Living history museum recreating 1830s New England life, 15 minutes away

•

Worcester

City with museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues, 20 minutes away

•

Webster Lake

Large recreational lake nearby for swimming and boating

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

Admissions

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Decision Notifications

Transfer Admission

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Aid

Debt & Aid Detail

Academics

Programs (26)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Campus Life

Housing & Residential Life

Dining

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

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