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STUDENT SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS
Nichols College transforms ambitious and open-minded students into confident business leaders who make a difference in their communities and in the lives of others.
The Nichols Difference
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Explore Majors
Nichols offers 27 undergraduate majors in traditional and emerging fields, along with accelerated master’s and law degree programs.
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Visit Campus
Our 220-acre campus is classic New England, beautiful in all four seasons, with plenty of room to roam (and ask us how our grass is so green).
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Engage in Campus Life
Find your niche within 35+ student-led organizations, club and intramural sports and more than 250 student activities every year.
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Course Catalog
Explore current courses, the 2023-24 academic calendar, financial aid information and more.
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Career Prep and PDS
Our award-winning CPDC provides the tools and resources students need to prepare for careers of meaning and purpose.
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Housing, Dining and Campus Life
From mental health counselors to on-campus Starbucks baristas, our housing, dining and campus life staff are focused on providing an exemplary student experience.
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Career Services
Questions about ROI? A full 95% of Nichols graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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Affording Nichols
We’re committed to making a Nichols degree affordable through a combination of loans, grants, work study and other sources.
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Campus Safety
Learn how we keep our 220-acre campus safe in a respectful, collaborative and professional manner.
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AACSB Accreditation
Nichols is among the 6% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
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Nichols Hub
A one-stop site for faculty and staff, with links to departments, policies and OneLogin.
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IT and Help Desk
Information Technology is a collaborative and innovative team that serves the broad technology needs of the Nichols community.
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AACSB Accreditation
Nichols is among the 6% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
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Academic Calendar
The trusted resource for semester start (and end) dates, add/drop, holidays, open houses, research symposiums, award ceremonies and more.
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Bison Forever
Attend an event, mentor a student, use career resources, volunteer and support the next generation of Bison leaders.
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Nichols Generosity
Give to what matters to you: scholarships, student assistance funds, faculty, athletics, capital improvements, clubs and activities or The Nichols Fund to support areas of greatest need.
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Bison Athletics
Our 24 NCAA Division III programs regularly win conference championships, earn NCAA tournament bids and academic accolades and foster Bison pride.
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Publications
Stay connected through Nichols College Magazine, the Golden Bison Bulletin and Nichols & Sense e-newsletter.
I am a Student
Facts and Rankings
BY THE NUMBERS
8th
We are ranked 8th in the nation among undergraduate business schools for salary potential.
98%
Nichols is committed to value and affordability. That's why 98% of students receive a grant and/or scholarship.
$115,200
The average mid-career pay for Nichols graduates (10+ years experience) is $115,200.
6%
Just 6% of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited, including Nichols.
10th
We are ranked 10th Best Value Business College in nation according to Payscale.
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THE BIG PICTURE
- Founded: 1815 in Dudley, Massachusetts
- Enrollment: 1265 (undergraduate); 385 (graduate)
- Majors/Minors: 27/25
- Bison Near and Far: Students from 30 states and 10 countries
- Financial Aid: 98% of students receive financial aid (average aid package = $26,515)
- After Nichols: 95% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
Noteworthy
NEWS AND EVENTS
- 06/27/24 Nichols College announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for spring 2024
- 05/30/24 Nichols names Susan Veshi Vice President for Advancement
- 05/16/24 Nichols names Alex Cross Dean of Students
- 05/04/24 Ralph Crowley Jr., president and CEO of Polar Beverages, delivers Nichols College commencement address
Confident and Collaborative Leaders