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Nichols College

#46 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • 4 Year
  • Dudley, MA
  • 281 reviews
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    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B
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    Nichols is a private college located in Dudley, Massachusetts. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,232 undergraduate students. The Nichols acceptance rate is 93%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, and Sport and Fitness Management. Graduating 51% of students, Nichols alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,500.
    About Nichols College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Commonwealth Coast Conference
    Address
    123 Center Rd
    Dudley, MA 01571
    Website
    nichols.edu

    Nichols College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    93%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    840-1030
    ACT Range
    18-22
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $30,500/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $19,239/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    79%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.19 responses
    64%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.22 responses
    82%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.22 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      91 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      41 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      36 Graduates
    • Accounting
      29 Graduates
    • Marketing
      22 Graduates
    • Finance
      19 Graduates
    • Psychology
      15 Graduates
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management
      14 Graduates
    • Human Resources
      10 Graduates
    • English
      6 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,232Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    108
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    36%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 19 responses
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    • Dumb and rich, smart and poor, or athletic d-bag
      37%
    • Business
      21%
    • We have a variety of people
      21%
    • Either very smart or not smart
      5%
    • entreprunuer
      5%
    • Outgoing
      5%
    • Rachet
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    88%
    Poll
    82%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.22 responses
    Poll
    53%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.32 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 19 responses
    Report
    • Business
      47%
    • Many oportunities
      21%
    • Education worthy; college experience poor
      11%
    • Many activities. Mostly sports in the beginning.
      11%
    • Worth the Money
      11%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $48,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    51%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%
    81%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
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    Nichols College Reviews

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    I absolutely love Nichols College! Though it is "in the middle of nowhere," it is still very fun and easily accessible. Their are a bunch of major cities (Boston, Providence, Worcester) within an hour drive. The school does a great job of keeping students entertained and happy on campus. The dorms are really nice, and everyone on campus is so helpful. All administrative and financial offices are responsive and open to any and all questions. The professors are down to earth and really interested in you as a student. I could not imagine going anywhere else. Go Bison!
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    Nichols will become your home away from home. The professors and the staff truly care about your success and preparing you for life after college. You'll take four years of Professional Development Seminar (PDS), which offers students the opportunity to create a resume and cover letter tailored to your intended career path, take part in mock interviews with industry professionals, and obtain financial guidance on a successful transition from college life to professional life. I found this to be one of the most valuable opportunities Nichols had to offer. In terms of student life, you have to put yourself out there to make the most of your time on campus. Leave your dorm and go to events (they have pub nights, dances, speakers, etc.), join one or more of the many clubs offered, or just hang out on the quad when the weather cooperates. College is all in what you make it and I'm so happy that I chose Nichols.
    Nichols prides its self with creating the leaders of tomorrow however the alumni that you get to know when attending Nichols end up not going far. I know more alumni that I can count on my hands that make just above minimum wage with a four year college career. Granted that does have to do with the over educated population right now. But Nichols also says how they will help you and I know multiple people who have and did not receive this "help" they pride themselves in. Nichols is very small so the campus feels like a high school. You have to make the best of your situation there. The professors on the liberal arts side are amazing and they really care but the bottom line is the classes are wayyyyy to easy. I gave my sister who is a freshman in high school one of my assignments and she laughed because she was doing the same thing in HIGH SCHOOL. That is why I think basically everyone graduates there, if they don't transfer because they hate it.