Nichols College is a private, four-year, co-educational institution located in Dudley, Massachusetts, United States.
The college was founded in 1815 as Nichols Academy, a private secondary school. It was later renamed Nichols Junior College, and then Nichols College in 1982.
Nichols College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, education, liberal arts, and leadership. The college has a total undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,400 students and a graduate enrollment of about 200 students.
The college is known for its business programs, particularly in the areas of accounting, finance, and marketing. It also offers a unique program in sport management.
Nichols College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2015.
The college has a strong commitment to experiential learning, with opportunities for internships, co-ops, research, and service learning. Students can also participate in study abroad programs.
The college has a diverse student body, with students from over 20 states and 10 countries. Approximately 30% of students are from underrepresented groups.
Nichols College has a competitive athletic program, with 24 varsity sports teams competing at the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The college has a strong alumni network, with over 23,000 alumni living and working in all 50 states and around the world.
The college has a strong commitment to community service and civic engagement. Students participate in a variety of service projects and initiatives throughout the year, and the college has been recognized as a “community-engaged campus” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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