Nichols Admission Requirements

4 Year
Dudley, MA
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Nichols Admission Overview

Nichols has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Nichols has open admission. Eligible applicants are admitted.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Nichols Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

Nichols has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Nichols GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.9

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.9

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Nichols typically have around a 2.9 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades.

The school ranks #57 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Nichols College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Nichols College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Nichols College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Nichols College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Nichols is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 80.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.9 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025