Nichols College

  • 4 Year
  • Dudley, MA
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#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Overview

Total enrollment

1,392
Nichols College overview
Nichols College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Nichols College is a private business-focused institution located in Dudley, Massachusetts, approximately 60 miles southwest of Boston in a rural New England setting. The 200-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings centered around a traditional quadrangle, with the original Academy Building dating back to the college's founding in 1815 as a preparatory school. The college maintains a primary focus on business education and professional programs, offering degrees in areas such as accounting, finance, hospitality management, and sport management, while also providing liberal arts programs. Nichols operates as a primarily residential campus with most students living in one of the college's residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bison, participating in the Commonwealth Coast Conference.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,705
Costs for Nichols College
Fee Cost
Tuition $42,705
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $1,590
Room and Board $15,800
Budget for Other Expenses $2,500
Total One Year Cost $63,995

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Nichols College are Business, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 75% of students major in Business, 12% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and 6% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.

  • Business 75%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 12%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
  • Psychology 3%
  • Education 2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167260.

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Last updated: August 2026