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Nichols College

Nichols College
Box 5000
Dudley, MA 01571

Official telephone: (508) 213-2203
Toll-free telephone: (800) 470-3379
Fax number: (508) 943-9885
Website: www.nichols.edu
Nichols College
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2013 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Paul Brower,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 508 213-2203
800 470-3379 (toll free)
508 943-9885 (fax)
admissions@nichols.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 7%
Application fee: $25, (waived if filed online)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum SAT Reasoning scores of 700 in both math and critical reading (composite ACT score of 15) required; minimum 2.6 GPA recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: May 1
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 1 required, 2 recommended
Math: 2 required, 3 recommended
Science: 2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 5 recommended
Total: 12 required, 18 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: yes
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $250, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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