Nichols College strives to develop tomorrow’s leaders
through a dynamic, career-focused business education.
Our students are transformed into successful graduates
who respond to challenges, are eager for responsibility,
and assume significant roles in the global economy.
The Nichols experience happens in a welcoming
environment where students are encouraged to learn and
grow under the guidance of mentoring faculty and staff
committed to student success.
Nichols College is a private, co-educational, four-year institution of higher learning that is located in Dudley, Massachusetts. As a business College, Nichols has a strong business program. The strength of the Nichols program is demonstrated by the success of its students. Here are some examples of what Nichols has to offer
• One in ten of our graduates becomes a CEO, corporate president or business owner • 96% for the graduating class of 2007 with an average starting salary of over $39,000 • Nichols faculty have extensive real-world experience and its those experiences that bring the subject to life in the classroom • Business classes use a highly interactive, team-based approach. Students often work in small groups on case studies and class projects. • Our four-year Professional Development Seminar (PDS) prepares students for success. The PDS program covers topics like resume writing, cover letters, interviewing techniques, building a professional business portfolio, networking, job searching and other life skills that will help student launch a successful career • Ample study abroad options and internship programs round out the Nichols’ experience • Nichols is affordable – 98% of students receive financial assistance and the average aid package is over $26,000
Nichols’ alumni are well known in the business community. Dozens of corporations come to Nichols specifically to recruit our students. Our strong alumni base gives our graduates an added advantage in the workforce. Nichols graduates are successful and want to hire others with the same potential for success!
We have many degree programs to suit a variety of interests:
Business majors: Accounting, Arts & Entertainment Management, Business Communications, Criminal Justice Management, Economics (B.S.B.A.), Finance, General Business, Human Resource Management, International Business, Legal Studies, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems and Sport Management.
Liberal Arts majors: Economics (B.A.), English, Mathematics, History, Psychology and Educator Preparation (grades 5 – 12).
Learn more about Associate Degree Programs
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
Learn more about Bachelor’s Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
Learn to function in an organization as a composer, editor, and proofreader of business or business-related communications. See more Business/Corporate Communications Schools or Online Business/Corporate Communications School Degree Programs
Learn to apply the power of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Students complete courses in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems. See more Business/Managerial Economics Schools or Online Business/Managerial Economics School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management. See more Real Estate Schools or Online Real Estate School Degree Programs
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management. See more Finance Schools or Online Finance School Degree Programs
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning. See more Management Information Systems Schools or Online Management Information Systems School Degree Programs
This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings. See more Business/Commerce Schools or Online Business/Commerce School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations. See more Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration Schools or Online Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration School Degree Programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. See more Marketing/Marketing Management Schools or Online Marketing/Marketing Management School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels. See more History Teacher Education Schools or Online History Teacher Education School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards. See more Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Schools or Online Sport and Fitness Administration/Management School Degree Programs
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs
A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools or Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs
This program studies the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, including the flow of immigrants from other societies. See more American/United States Studies/Civilization Schools
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See more General Psychology Schools or Online General Psychology School Degree Programs
Learn more about Master’s Degree Programs
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 72% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (New England Football Conference) Basketball (Commonwealth Coast Conference) Baseball (Commonwealth Coast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 25,700 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 25,400 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 300 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,921 | 27% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,082 | 24% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,069 | 92% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,257 | 89% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 405, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 520 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |