Nichols College ranked as a top performer in social mobility by U.S. News
DUDLEY, MA – Nichols College earned recognition in the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In the competitive Regional Universities-North category, the College is ranked No. 133 overall. This category covers a geographic area from Maryland to Maine, a region densely populated with institutions of higher education.
The College was also ranked 76th among top performers in social mobility. These institutions rank highly in the number of Pell Grant–eligible students they enroll and graduate. The vast majority of federally awarded Pell Grants are given to students whose adjusted gross family incomes are under $50,000.
The U.S. News rankings consider a variety of factors to provide students and parents with an objective basis to compare institutions and help guide college selection. Among these are: graduation and retention rates, Pell Grant graduation rates, peer assessment, faculty salaries, student-faculty ratio and more.
The College also received high marks recently from other national publications for excellence in academics, experiential learning and career outcomes. Forbes included Nichols among its list of best master’s in cybersecurity online programs. Nichols is ranked ninth nationally among undergraduate business schools for salary potential and 10th nationally as a Best Value Business College by Payscale.
About Nichols College
Nichols College has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. Nichols offers real-world learning focused on professional depth – combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage – equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about Nichols College, visit www.nichols.edu.
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