Nichols College
Dudley, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,204
Graduate Enrollment: 227
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 84.77%
Male/Female: 62% / 38% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2003)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 62.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 52.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 42.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.1%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 11.2%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 1.0%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 11.2%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 1.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,126
In-State tuition: $37,300Out-of-State tuition: $37,300
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $93,677 (2017)
Median Family Income: $68,677 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 28.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 69.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,068 |
| $30k-48k | $24,093 |
| $48k-75k | $25,148 |
| $75k-110k | $28,698 |
| $110k+ | $30,555 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 56%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 73.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 87.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,193 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,193 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 40 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,728 ($2,227) | $49,543 ($4,129) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $39,145 ($3,262) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | $47,277 ($3,940) | $52,867 ($4,406) |
| Master's Degree | Homeland Security. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 68 | $25,356 | $201 | $48,028 ($4,002) | $58,542 ($4,879) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $52,329 ($4,361) | $62,043 ($5,170) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 109 | $337 | $65,840 ($5,487) | $85,066 ($7,089) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 32 | $25,858 | $246 | $51,466 ($4,289) | $66,597 ($5,550) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | $69,478 ($5,790) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 26 | $27,000 | $271 | $52,268 ($4,356) | $65,388 ($5,449) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 6 | $38,721 ($3,227) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,509 ($3,626) | $61,164 ($5,097) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $71,910Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $21,828,052 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $32,100,561 (2022)