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84.9%Acceptance
$40,375Tuition
1,152Students
64%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,063Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$40,375
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,375
Average Net Price
$31,065
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,950
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,400
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,825
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
67.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
74.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $27,176
$30,001 – $48,000 $27,084
$48,001 – $75,000 $28,420
$75,001 – $110,000 $31,323
$110,001+ $34,586

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Cost Overview

Families at Nichols College pay an average net price of $31,065 annually, far below the $56,825 sticker price. Lower-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay around $27,176 per year, while those earning over $110,000 pay $34,586. Over four years, expect to invest between $109,000 and $138,000 depending on your family's financial situation.

Most students graduate with $27,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $286. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $46,704, representing about 7% of gross monthly income. The school awards institutional grants averaging $26,515 to 27% of students. With 74% of students taking federal loans and a 67% loan repayment rate, Nichols delivers practical business training at a price point that works for middle-class families. Students from lower-income backgrounds get the strongest financial advantage here.

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