Cost of Nichols
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $61,425 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $44,950 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $17,020 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
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| Average net price after aid | $31,983 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $29,698 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $27,466 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $32,569 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $31,725 |
| $110,001+ | $33,136 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Nichols's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Nichols
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Finance and Financial Management Services | 36 | $57,783 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 39 | $57,747 | $23,250 |
| Business/Commerce | 97 | $57,508 | $23,342 |
| Marketing | 55 | $52,721 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | $50,749 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 54 | $45,078 | $26,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 74 | $39,416 | $26,882 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 11 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 11 | — | — |
| International Business | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology | 48 | — | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business/Commerce | 13 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (3)
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Fisher College | Boston | $22,042 | 71% | $52,749 |
| Lesley University | Cambridge | $31,777 | 97% | $57,844 |
| Bay Path University | Longmeadow | $16,390 | 85% | $57,958 |
| Lasell University | Newton | $26,341 | 81% | $64,330 |
| Dean College | Franklin | $32,629 | 74% | $47,982 |
| Gordon College | Wenham | $25,227 | 69% | $59,863 |
| American International College | Springfield | $24,178 | 100% | $66,151 |
| Regis College | Weston | $25,506 | 70% | $69,534 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nichols's acceptance rate?
Nichols College admits 81% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,140 on the SAT.
How much does Nichols cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $61,425 a year (tuition and fees: $44,950). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $31,983 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $29,698.
How much do Nichols graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $66,716 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 39th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is finance and financial management services ($57,783 a year after graduation).
What is Nichols's graduation rate?
54% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.