Nichols College is in a large suburb, in Dudley, Massachusetts. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Nichols College earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Nichols College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 390 to 480 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 390 and 500. Nichols College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Nichols College, in 2005, had 1,568 students (1,174 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Nichols College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Nichols College makes available student meal plans. 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
Admissions Phone: (508) 213-2203
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 213-2276
http://www.nichols.edu
Nichols College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 317 | business management, business, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance, managerial economics, human resources |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | English, history |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | history teaching, math teaching |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Nichols College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 232 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 113 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 1 |
In 2005, Nichols College had a total enrollment of 1,568 students (1,174 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 73% |
| Women | 15% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 57% |
| Connecticut | 18% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Rhode Island | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Nichols College offers campus housing for 739 of its 1,174 (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 offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,265 | 1,001 | 79% | 249 | 25% |
| Men | 901 | 711 | 79% | 181 | 25% |
| Women | 364 | 290 | 80% | 38 | 13% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 213-2203
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,000 |
| Room and board | $ 8,290 |
| Room charge | $ 4,490 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,921 |
Financial Aid:
Nichols College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 213-2276
Nichols College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $58,436 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $55,067 | 3 | $51,335 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $44,633 | 3 | $46,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $54,003 | 7 | $51,358 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
History Teacher Education
Mathematics 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 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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