Overview

Nichols College is a Comprehensive institution located in Dudley, MA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 129 Center Road
Dudley, MA  01571
United States

Contact Mr. Paul Brower
Assistant Dean for Enrollment
Email: paul.brower@nichols.edu
Phone: 508-213-2371

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Organizational Communication, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,488

Applied

1,984

Accepted

1,164

Enrolled

Female Admissions

830

Females Applied

658

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,658

Males Applied

1,326

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

2.9

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	English proficiency

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 1st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		470	590
SAT Math		475	590
ACT Composite		19	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,115

Private

Fees

1,590

Full-time student fees

15,800

Room & board

9,000

Room only

Financial Aid

29,654

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,891

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,806

Avg. Loan Aid

16,670

Avg. Grant Aid

24,026

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

0%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,164

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.25%
Black or African American	10.22%
White or Caucasian	70.27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	3.61%
Other	0.34%

Gender

Male (64.78%)

Female (35.22%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	74%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Weekend (BisonFest) and Welcome Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Activities Board, Institute for Women's Leadership, Student Government Association, Student Athletic Advisory Council and Student Alumni Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No