Nichols College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Nichols is broadly accessible on admission, so your priority is making a clear plan for cost and follow-through once you enroll. If you choose to submit scores, aim for an SAT near or above 1180, which puts you at the top of the middle range while keeping test-optional flexibility on your side.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Nichols College facts and stats
Nichols College enrolls 1,163 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Nichols has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 1% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Dudley, MA
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Key Nichols College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Nichols, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for retakes that could improve a superscore. For the December 1 Early Action deadline, use the fall of senior year as a final retake window, with the October ACT or November SAT typically the last scores that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Nichols is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $42,705. About 72% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $18,701. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Nichols College’s listed cost of attendance is about $58,505, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 72% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $30,891. Merit aid can also make a meaningful difference, with the average merit award around $18,701 for students who qualify.
Student life at Nichols College
74% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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