Nichols College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5161 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1439 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1359 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #65 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2536 of 3,791 | For Earth science and Geophysics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 1,152
- Graduates
- 202
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.nichols.edu
Nichols College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Nichols College has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87% | 89% |
| Applicants | 2,117 | 1,365 | 752 |
| Admissions | 1,866 | 1,193 | 673 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 333 | 226 | 107 |
296 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
53 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Nichols College are 1000-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 984 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 135 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 114 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Nichols College is $31,032 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,176 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,084 |
| $48-75K | $28,420 |
| $75-110K | $31,323 |
| $110K+ | $34,586 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,825 | $790 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,825 | $790 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,825 | $790 |
| Fee in-district | $1,550 | $375 |
| Fee in-state | $1,550 | $375 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,550 | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 805 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,110 |
| Room charge | $8,500 |
| Meal charge | $6,450 |
Nichols College majors
Nichols College has granted 247 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 128 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Nichols College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 69 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | 48 | |
| Accounting | 21 | 26 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 47 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | ||
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 20 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| Investments and Securities | 7 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Business Analytics | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Real Estate | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9 | 247 | 128 |
Nichols College has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 54% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Nichols College has published 300 scientific papers with 5,539 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Engineering, and Paleontology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 | 13 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 19 |
| 1995 | 3 | 31 |
| 1996 | 6 | 40 |
| 1997 | 12 | 38 |
| 1998 | 6 | 50 |
| 1999 | 3 | 64 |
| 2000 | 1 | 79 |
| 2001 | 4 | 65 |
| 2002 | 1 | 65 |
| 2003 | 3 | 69 |
| 2004 | 3 | 115 |
| 2005 | 0 | 92 |
| 2006 | 4 | 73 |
| 2007 | 3 | 94 |
| 2008 | 8 | 116 |
| 2009 | 4 | 100 |
| 2010 | 3 | 114 |
| 2011 | 9 | 141 |
| 2012 | 5 | 123 |
| 2013 | 8 | 208 |
| 2014 | 6 | 171 |
| 2015 | 12 | 223 |
| 2016 | 33 | 274 |
| 2017 | 12 | 219 |
| 2018 | 5 | 311 |
| 2019 | 17 | 321 |
| 2020 | 15 | 297 |
| 2021 | 19 | 467 |
| 2022 | 15 | 485 |
| 2023 | 17 | 452 |
| 2024 | 8 | 453 |
Notable alumni
-
Charles Drake
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Charles Drake was an American actor.
-
Fred W. Friendly
- Occupations
- television producerjournalisttelevision directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Fred W. Friendly was a president of CBS News and the creator, along with Edward R. Murrow, of the documentary television program See It Now. He originated the concept of public-access television cable TV channels.
-
Joseph Petty
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Joseph M. Petty is an American attorney, politician and the current mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts.
General info
| Alternative names | Nichols |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1815 |
| Motto | Your success is our business |
| Colors | black, green |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December, January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 229 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | Center Rd Dudley, Massachusetts, 01571-5000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 8004703379 |