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Interested in attending Nichols College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Nichols College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

80
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Nichols College?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Nichols accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,488 people applied and 1,984 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
658 / 830 (79%)
Men
1326 / 1658 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Nichols College:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Nichols College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Nichols College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Nichols considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Nichols College?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Nichols is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

18%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
475
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
945
75th Percentile
1180

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