Nichols College inspires students to capitalize on their ambitions and prepares them to become impactful, forward-thinking leaders. Specializing in business education, Nichols academics are broad-based and career-focused. Students develop in-demand skills and graduate ready for success on day one of their careers, and beyond.
To create a transformative educational experience that prepares graduates for lifelong success, Nichols provides its students with a curriculum that is enhanced with real-world learning and professional development. The College boasts a vibrant campus community with outstanding facilities and easy access to world-class arts, culture, business and recreation; an alumni network more than 15,000 strong; and competitive NCAA Division III athletics with 24 varsity teams. In addition, the College's business programs are accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Data show that Nichols graduates are in high demand: 95% of recent Nichols graduates are either employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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Dudley, MA 01571
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We accept applications throughout the year through rolling admissions and there is no fee to . For students who qualify, is available. A full 98% of our students receive financial aid, and on average Nichols students receive over $28,000 in scholarships each year. Our admissions requirements vary by program.
First-Year Undergraduate Application Requirements:
-Application. Visit to submit your application.
-Official high school transcripts. Transcripts should include grades through junior year.
-Test optional. Nichols is test optional. If you would like us to consider your scores, our SAT CEEB code is 3666 and our ACT code is 1878.
-One letter of recommendation. Preferably from a guidance counselor or teacher.
-Essay / personal statement.
-TOEFL/IELTS. Required for international students.
Transfer Undergraduate Application Requirements:
-Application. Visit to submit your application.
-Official final high school transcript with the date of graduation on it.
-Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended.
-Essay or personal statement regarding your desire to transfer (waived for students transferring from a ).
-One letter of recommendation (waived for students transferring from a
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Nichols College is the college of choice for business education as a result of our distinctive, career-focused approaches to learning, both in and out of the classroom, through impactful research and professional education.
Real-world learning is at the center of a Nichols education. Students ignite their curiosity and learning through our live learning labs, where student put their broad-based education into action. Just to name a few of such opportunities: The Nichols Consulting Group pairs students with regional businesses to solve problems; the Thunder Fund is a student-managed investment fund; the Nichols-owned and student-operated Dudley Hill Golf Club and Bison Den pub offer applied learning opportunities; and professional development programs help students build job-seeking and leadership skills. Beyond the classroom, the Emerging Leaders Program and the Institute for Women's Leadership provide opportunities for students to cultivate their leadership potential.
At Nichols, students are our focus. Our classes are small and our faculty of scholarly experts and industry practitioners serve as mentors, both while you are here as a student and after you've graduated.
Majors and Degrees Offered
With over 23 majors programs and numerous major/minor combinations available at Nichols, you'll be able to discover your passion and prepare for a successful career. Students will find the combination of business and liberal arts studies offered by our School of Business and School of Liberal Arts will provide them with increased marketability and versatility, which are important for success in the professional world.
In addition, students can also benefit from the Nichols Graduate School, which offers master's programs recognized nationally for value and quality, as well as graduate certificate programs. Undergraduate students can also enroll in "plus-one" programs, which offer additional value. Our plus-one programs, such as our plus-one MBA program, allow students to complete their bachelor's and MBA degree in five years, or even in just four years for our accelerated MSA (master of science in accounting) program.
Our Undergraduate degrees include Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts.
Concentrations offered in our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program include:
Accounting
Accounting & Finance (Double Concentration)
Business Analytics
Corporate Finance & Investments
Digital & Social Media Marketing
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business
Hospitality, Events and Tourism
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Real Estate Management
Sport Management
Sport Marketing & Content Creation
Sport Sales & Strategy
Majors offered in our Bachelor of Arts program include:
Communication
Criminal Justice
Criminal Psychology
Economics
Psychology
Our Graduate degrees include: Master of Business Administration (MBA), with concentrations in Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Project Management; Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL); Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), Master of Science in Counterterrorism (MSC); or dual degree options where you can combine any of the master's degree programs to create your own dual degree: MBA/MSOL, MBA/MSA, MSC/MSA, MSC/MSOL, etc.
Our Graduate certificates include: Advanced Critical Thinking and Decision Making, Cybersecurity for the Global Environment, Data Analytics, Leadership, Project Management and Innovative Leadership.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Organizational Communication, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
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Description | On Campus | Off Campus |
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Undergraduate Day Tuition | $41,115 | $41,115 |
Comprehensive Fee | $1,590 | $1,590 |
Health Services Fee | $160 | $160 |
Housing (Standard Room) 2 | $9,000 | N/A |
Meals (Standard Meal Plan) 2 | $6,800 | N/A |
Books | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Personal Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Transportation | $1,000 | $1,600 |
Total | $62,565 | $47,365 |
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Nichols College understands the complex decisions facing families like yours when choosing a college. We're committed to providing one of the best values in higher education, with nationally ranked return on investment (ROI) and mid-career salaries that rank ninth among all undergraduate business schools according to Payscale. Our can reduce tuition costs, often to levels at or near those at public colleges and universities, and 99% of our students received grants directly from Nichols. Nichols requires only one financial aid form for applying for financial aid: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA information determines your eligibility for all federal, state and institutional need-based financial aid.
The priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA each year for fall admission is March 15. All requested documents must be received by June 1. Meeting these deadlines helps ensure consideration for limited sources of State, Federal and Institutional Aid programs. Be aware that most states, including Massachusetts, have a priority deadline of May 1 for state scholarship eligibility. Late applicants are usually ineligible for state funds. Those who fail to meet the priority deadline may still apply any time during the award year. For more information on FAFSA and other financial aid options, visit our .
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Nichols College has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,265 students. Nichols draws most of its students from the region, with 80% hailing from New England states, but the reach is also broad with 30 states and 10 countries represented in the student population. Seventy-three percent of Nichols undergraduate students identify as white, 11% as Hispanic, 10% as black or African American, and 3% as two or more races. Approximately 73% of Nichols full-time undergraduates live on campus, while 87% of new students, first-years and transfers typically choose to live on campus.
Student life beyond the classroom is a crucial portion of a student's education at Nichols. A large and diverse number of experiences coupled with a growing student body offer each student increased possibilities for student involvement in campus and community affairs.
Students can participate in honors societies, academic organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, intramurals and club sports, student government, general interest organizations, student publications and communications media, community service efforts and more.
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Nichols College is a private college located in central Massachusetts, in the town of Dudley. The campus, which encompasses 220+ acres, sits on a hilltop ridge overlooking picturesque valleys and hills in all directions. Beautiful, preserved architecture reminding that Nichols has been educating leaders since 1815 melds perfectly with state-of-the-art new buildings, such as our academic building and renovated dining hall.
Our quintessential New England campus offers an engaging community and an ideal environment for learning while being only an hour away from world-class businesses and recreation. Nichols is within an hour of three capital cities—Boston, Hartford and Providence—and proximate to the college town of Worcester. With 40+ student-led organizations, competitive NCAA Division III athletics and over 250 annual campus events, there are plenty of ways to stay busy, discover passions and grow new skills. More than 80 percent of Nichols students live on campus to enjoy our vibrant campus community.
Staff in offices offering student services are always eager to help, which include Academic Center for Excellence and Support (ACES), Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC), Conant Library services and more.
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The Nichols campus is built to help our students succeed, with top-quality facilities and classrooms replete with innovative technology used in the professional world.
The Nichols Academic Building, an environmentally conscious facility with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification that was built in 2015, features classrooms designed for interactive group learning that also have video and teleconferencing capabilities. The NAB houses several campus offices, including the Institute for Women's Leadership and a video editing suite with sound stage.
The modern Fels Student Center hosts various to-go dining options, student life offices, classrooms, and our Bloomberg Finance Lab. The Finance Lab is outfitted with 12 Bloomberg terminals, providing Nichols students access to the same technology used by thousands of finance professionals on Wall Street and beyond.
Lombard Dining Hall was completely renovated in 2022 and features a wall of windows, a soaring ceiling and booth and table seating. There are multiple food stations to satisfy the palates of a wide range of students and professional chefs who can accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Nichols boasts many fine outdoor and indoor sports facilities that serve our varsity sports teams and club and intramural sports. These facilities include an outdoor multi-purpose synthetic turf field installed in 2017; tennis courts; emerald green fields for outdoor field sports; a multipurpose field house remodeled in 2015 and one of the busiest places on campus, complete with basketball court, fitness center, dance/yoga studio, training rooms and more; an athletic center renovated in 2000 with a performance gym, varsity basketball and volleyball courts and more.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Nichols College is just twenty minutes south of Worcester, New England's second largest city, and is within an hour's drive of Boston, Hartford or Providence, offering the college community easy access to business, professional sports and historic and cultural sites. Stunning beaches and mountain ranges, to hike, ski or snowboard, are within a short drive.
The Greater Worcester area, home to eleven colleges and universities, is a vibrant and creative region amid an exciting revitalization, and the country is taking notice. Worcester has been named and one of the with the best quality of life by Forbes magazine. Worcester has also been of the best 1,000 cities in the world by in its .
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