- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 528–623 reading and writing, 500–613 math
- Average net price: $31,032 a year (2022–23)
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Nichols College reported an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024.
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Nichols College GPA requirements
Nichols College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Nichols College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Nichols College acceptance rate
Nichols College admitted 1,856 of 2,296 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Nichols College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Dudley, Massachusetts, with 1,163 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Nichols College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 528 | 585 | 623 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 555 | 613 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1140 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Nichols College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Nichols College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,032 a year at Nichols College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Nichols College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Nichols College admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT scores do Nichols College students have?
The middle 50% of Nichols College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 528–623 in reading and writing and 500–613 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Nichols College test optional?
Check Nichols College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Nichols College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores.
How many applicants get into Nichols College?
Nichols College's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,856 of 2,296 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Nichols College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Nichols College admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Nichols College?
A lot: Nichols College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Nichols College?
Nichols College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at Nichols College if a parent went there?
Yes. Nichols College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Nichols College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Nichols College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Nichols College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,032 a year at Nichols College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Nichols College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Nichols CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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