Nichols College
| Motto | Learn. Lead. Succeed. |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1815 |
| Endowment | $6.0 million |
| President | Dr. Susan West Engelkemeyer |
| Students | 1,453 |
| Location |
Dudley, Massachusetts, 
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| Campus |
Suburban 200 acres (0.81 km2) |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III |
| Colors | Black & Green |
| Nickname | Bison |
| Affiliations | NAICU, NEASC, AICUM, CCC, NEFC, ECAC |
| Website | Nichols College |
Nichols College is a private, four-year, not-for-profit, coeducational college located in Dudley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1815 as Nichols Academy, Nichols College offers twelve specializations in its business program, five majors in its liberal arts program, and an Educator Preparation Program for middle and secondary education. The College offers bachelor's and master's degrees as well as certificate programs.
In a 2016 report, Payscale.com ranked Nichols College 13th nationally for business schools for Return on Investment (ROI) and 7th in 2014.
In its 2016 report, U.S. News & World Report rated Nichols College as the #36th school in the Northern region. and 40th in 2014.
Nichols College offers three undergraduate degrees—the Associate in Business Administration, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and the Bachelor of Arts. It also offers an MBA, an MSA and MSOL The College also offers several certificate and corporate programs.
Nichols' signature Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Program is a four-year program of one credit academic courses. Coursework logically builds on the prior year, with first-year students receiving help with the transition to college and exploring majors; second-year students exploring majors and internship opportunities, writing resumes and developing portfolios; third-year students refining their job search skills including interviewing, writing resumes and developing portfolios; and fourth-year students launching successful careers.
Study Abroad options; faculty-led course related travel; The Washington Center in Washington, DC; and Nichols international student population on campus
Nichols College is divided into North and South Campus. The North and South Campuses are divided by the Fels Student Center.
Fels Student Center opened in 2012. Located at the center of the campus, the 30,000-square-foot Center houses student services, including the Center for Student Involvement, Residence Life and Career Services; a meeting space for student government and clubs; an alternative food service; and a student lounge, post office, bookstore and Nichols College radio station WNRC 97.5 FM. The Center features a classroom with a 35-foot LED scrolling stock ticker and web and video conferencing capability, giving students access to guest lecturers from around the world via audio or video.
The north campus consists of ten out of the twenty-two campus buildings. The southernmost part of this campus is Conrad Hall. The westernmost part of north campus is Conant Library. The Nichols north campus consists mostly of academic halls. Also located in the north campus are three of the oldest buildings at the Dudley campus, 1881-1885, Conant Library and Observatory, Academy Hall, and Conant Hall. The north campus is also home to the newest building on campus, which is an academic building that has distinctive design elements including a three-story lobby with a water feature, several breakout areas for studying, gathering, or group work, and a patio/garden that will bridge the academic building with Davis Hall and serve as the primary entrance for students.
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