Nichols College
Dudley, Massachusetts · Private
Nichols College admitted 88% of 2,117 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1190 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Nichols College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants), and Nichols College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Nichols College asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Nichols College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,025 a year. After grants, students paid $31,032 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Nichols College’s acceptance rate?
Nichols College admitted 88% of applicants: 1,866 of 2,117 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Nichols College’s application deadline?
Nichols College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Nichols College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1190, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Nichols College’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Nichols College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Nichols College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Nichols College asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Nichols College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Nichols College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short statement, up to 300 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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