Nichols College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,300

Cost of attendance at Nichols College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,300

Cost of attendance at Nichols College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Nichols College was $28,184. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Nichols College

Nichols College net price calculator

$28,184

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Nichols College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$28,184	$2,116 (7%)	$19,068	$24,093	$25,148	$28,698	$30,555
2021	$30,300	$1,768 (6%)	$25,701	$28,285	$29,693	$31,043	$32,235
2020	$28,532	$626 (2%)	$23,206	$24,074	$27,992	$28,888	$30,806
2019	$29,158	$1,342 (4%)	$26,457	$25,517	$28,290	$29,835	$31,659
2018	$30,500	$1,198 (4%)	$23,907	$26,299	$28,829	$30,708	$32,565
2017	$29,302	$881 (3%)	$23,379	$24,629	$25,302	$29,064	$32,119
2016	$28,421	$1,095 (4%)	$21,935	$22,113	$25,828	$28,692	$30,815
2015	$27,326	$268	$20,689	$21,807	$26,676	$28,323	$30,336
2014	$27,058	--	$23,877	$23,867	$26,725	$27,835	$29,954

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Nichols College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,400	$760 (2%)	$37,300	$9,700	$1,400
2021	$47,640	$1,100 (2%)	$36,540	$9,700	$1,400
2020	$46,540	$940 (2%)	$35,940	$9,200	$1,400
2019	$45,600	$1,000 (2%)	$35,000	$9,200	$1,400
2018	$44,600	$600 (1%)	$34,000	$9,200	$1,400
2017	$44,000	$500 (1%)	$33,400	$9,200	$1,400
2016	$43,500	$855 (2%)	$33,300	$9,000	$1,200
2015	$42,645	$205	$32,370	$9,075	$1,200
2014	$42,440	$1,870 (5%)	$32,370	$8,870	$1,200
2013	$40,570	--	$31,700	$7,670	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Nichols College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $13,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Nichols College is $1,550 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Nichols College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Nichols College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,200

If living off-campus, with family: $2,700

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,700
How much is Nichols College application fees?: Nichols College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Nichols College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Nichols College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$786	$775
For out-of-state students	$786	$775

Housing and Meal

**Nichols College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Nichols College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$13,950	21	890
2021	$5,950	$8,000	N/A	21	889
2020	N/A	N/A	$14,250	21	967
2019	N/A	N/A	$13,950	21	973
2018	N/A	N/A	$13,800	21	984
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,500	0	975
2016	$5,600	$7,000	N/A	0	975

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Nichols College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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