At a glance
Average net price
$33,036
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
62.6%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
1,163
In-state tuition
$42,705
Out-of-state tuition
$42,705
Cost of attendance
$58,310
Median earnings (10y)
$58,063
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,140
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 72.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
6 program areas reported · Heavily focused on business (66% of credentials).
- Business66%
- Humanities & arts3%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services22%
- Business66.0%~767 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation11.5%~134 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~119 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology9.4%~109 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.3%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
17 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 158 | $62,056 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 118 | $44,838 | $25,356 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 98 | $25,742 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 62 | $37,724 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 57 | $48,403 | $25,858 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 54 | $42,212 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 48 | $63,128 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 40 | $45,536 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | $52,425 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | $44,934 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 11 | $42,005 | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Nichols College
Nichols College is a mid-sized institution located in Dudley, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,163 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Nichols College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $33,036 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $42,705 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $58,310 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 62.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,063 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Nichols College confers degrees and certificates across 6 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (66% of credentials), trades & services (22% of credentials), social sciences (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Nichols College accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,140. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Dudley, Massachusetts (suburb), Nichols College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Nichols College
Q.How much does Nichols College cost?
The average net price at Nichols College is $33,036 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $58,310.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Nichols College?
Nichols College has a 6-year graduation rate of 62.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Nichols College?
Nichols College admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Nichols College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Nichols College graduate earns $58,063 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Nichols College?
Published tuition is $42,705 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Nichols College located?
Nichols College is located in Dudley, Massachusetts (ZIP 01571).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Nichols College at their official website.