More selective than 38% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Nichols College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Nichols College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Nichols College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 528 | 623 |
| SAT math | 500 | 613 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1028 | 1236 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Nichols College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 528–623 | 500–613 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 490–610 | 510–580 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Nichols College compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Nichols College has the 39th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Dean College | 74% | 54% | $30,684 |
| 36 | Hampshire College | 75% | 54% | $24,034 |
| 37 | Emmanuel College | 76% | 68% | $26,706 |
| 38 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 76% | 69% | $24,100 |
| 39 | Nichols College | 81% | 63% | $33,036 |
| 40 | Lasell University | 81% | 59% | $27,511 |
| 41 | Westfield State University | 81% | 54% | $16,721 |
| 42 | Suffolk University | 82% | 61% | $29,618 |
| 43 | Assumption University | 83% | 75% | $29,498 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Nichols College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Nichols College admissions questions
What is the Nichols College acceptance rate?
Nichols College accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,866 of 2,117 applicants were admitted.
Does Nichols College require the SAT or ACT?
Nichols College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Nichols College?
The middle 50% of Nichols College enrolled first-year students scored 1028–1236 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Nichols College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (333 of 1,866).
Is Nichols College getting harder to get into?
Nichols College accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Nichols College overview