Nichols College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,163 students.
About This School
Nichols College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dudley, Massachusetts with approximately 1,163 undergraduate students enrolled. Nichols College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $33,036 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $53,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Nichols College is a private business college in Dudley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1931 as Nichols Junior College, Nichols College offers both bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificate programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 64% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful share of students who start don't finish, which is worth asking about before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $19,500, and the business-focused curriculum gives graduates a clear vocational direction that shows up in median earnings of $53,500 at the 10-year mark. Worth considering if you want a small, career-oriented business school and have a plan to stay engaged — but do your homework on why so many students leave before finishing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,163 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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