Location

Dudley, Massachusetts – main campus with three Mass. satellites: Worcester, Auburn and Devens

President

Dr. Susan West Engelkemeyer

Founded

1815

Mission

Within a supportive community, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education.

Educational Outcomes

4 in 10 of Nichols graduates become a president, CEO or business owner.

An average of 94% of Nichols graduates over the past 5 years were employed 6 months after graduation.

Day Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts (Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in: Accounting, Business Communications, Criminal Justice Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management, Finance, General Business, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Information Technology Management, Management, Marketing, Sport Management
  • Educator Preparation Program
  • Honors Program
  • Accelerated Programs (4+1MBA)
Graduate Degrees
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Accounting and Finance
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in General Business
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in International Management
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Management
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Marketing
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Sport Management
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Security Management
  • 4+1 MBA (Accelerated Program)
  • Master of Organizational Leadership
Career Focus

Nichols Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Program, the first of its kind in the United States, is a four-year program of 1-credit courses. Coursework logically builds on the prior year, with first-year students getting help with the transition to college; secondyear students exploring majors and internship opportunities; third-year students refining their professional skills (e.g., interviewing, writing resumes and developing portfolios); and fourth-year students launching successful careers.

Internship Opportunities

Internships provide an opportunity for students to explore a specific career, gain real-life work experience, and develop a network of contacts. Often internship experiences lead to full-time employment upon graduation.

Global Learning

Four year dual degree at European University (nine locations worldwide); Study Abroad through: Regents College in London; Academic Programs International (API),(a business-focused program available in 12 countries); Semester at Sea, and the EC Language School in Boston

Accreditation

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

Fall 2012 Cost for Undergraduate Day Student: tuition/room/meals

$42,140

Fall 2012 Tuition Per Credit Hour/ Undergraduate Evening

$295

2012 Tuition Per Credit Hour/Graduate

$585

First-year Day Students, Fall 2011

361

% of First-year Day Students Living on Campus, Fall 2011

92%

Total Day Student Enrollment, Fall 2011

1069

Student to Faculty Ratio, Fall 2011

17 to 1

% of Day Students Living on Campus, Fall 2011

82%

Annual Financial Aid

$30,039,007 (Includes work study, institutional funds, alternative loans, parent)

Average Financial Aid from All Sources (excluding parent loans and private loans) for a Full-time Student

$27,440; 97% of full-time students receive some form of financial aid

Athletics
  • Men’s NCAA Div. III:
    baseball, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis
  • Women’s NCAA Div. III:
    basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis
  • Club Sports:
    men's rugby, racquetball, paintball, track & field, volleyball, cheerleading
  • Intramural Sports:
    basketball, soccer, floor hockey, dodge ball
Mascot

Bison

Radio Station

WNRC 97.5 FM

Endowment 2010

$14.6 million ($5.07 million permanently restricted)

Number of Alumni

13,778

Employees

155 full time; 111 part time

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