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Nichols College, located in Dudley, Massachusetts, was established in 1815. Commonly known as NC, the college has a 200 acre campus. NC, a four year college, offers bachelor’s and master’s programs in over 30 study programs.
NC has the following academic divisions:
The NC athletics department fields teams for a number of intercollegiate sports such as basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer and tennis. NC also offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of institutional scholarships such as the President’s Achievement Scholarship, the Dean’s Achievement Scholarship and the Trustees Achievement Scholarship.
Nichols College is in a large suburb, in Dudley, MA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Nichols College earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Nichols College include business and management and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 410 to 500 for students at Nichols College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 520.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Nichols College, in 2007-2008, had 1,477 students (1,279 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Commonwealth Coast Conference and New England Football Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Nichols College
Center Rd
Dudley, MA 01571-5000
General Phone: (508) 213-1560
http://www.nichols.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 217 | business management, business, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, business communications, MIS, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | sports and fitness management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | history, English |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | history teaching, English teaching |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Nichols College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 192 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 88 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Nichols College had a total enrollment of 1,477 students (1,279 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 59% |
| Connecticut | 17% |
| Rhode Island | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| New York | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Nichols College offers campus housing for 915 of its 1,279 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dudley, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,318 | 1,513 | 65% | 391 | 26% |
| Men | 1,573 | 1,000 | 64% | 251 | 25% |
| Women | 745 | 513 | 69% | 140 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,970 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,970 |
| Room and board | $ 9,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,670 |
Financial Aid:
Nichols College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219700)
Nichols College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $74,948 | 3 | $81,517 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $47,842 | 7 | $50,936 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $59,560 | 12 | $60,604 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nichols College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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