Nichols College Acceptance Rate
Dudley, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,117
- Admitted
- 1,866
- Yield
- 17.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Nichols College's acceptance rate has risen from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 88.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,458 to 2,117 (-14%) over that period.
Its 88.1% rate makes Nichols College more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
Nichols College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,458 | 1,875 | 76.3% | 401 |
| 2015–16 | 2,275 | 1,881 | 82.7% | 326 |
| 2016–17 | 2,311 | 1,934 | 83.7% | 353 |
| 2017–18 | 2,161 | 1,999 | 92.5% | 375 |
| 2018–19 | 2,435 | 2,003 | 82.3% | 355 |
| 2019–20 | 2,488 | 1,984 | 79.7% | 343 |
| 2020–21 | 2,507 | 2,015 | 80.4% | 312 |
| 2021–22 | 2,193 | 1,859 | 84.8% | 316 |
| 2022–23 | 2,358 | 2,001 | 84.9% | 317 |
| 2023–24 | 2,117 | 1,866 | 88.1% | 333 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 752 | 673 | 89.5% |
| Men | 1,365 | 1,193 | 87.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–610 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 510–580 |
How Nichols College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Nichols College's acceptance rate?
Nichols College's acceptance rate is 88.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,866 admitted of 2,117 applicants).
Is Nichols College test optional?
Nichols College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Nichols College?
Nichols College received 2,117 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,866.
What SAT score do you need for Nichols College?
Admitted students at Nichols College typically scored 490–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Nichols College getting harder to get into?
Nichols College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 88.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.nichols.edu/.