Nichols College

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Nichols College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to Nichols College?

Nichols College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

Mark your calendar!

The Early Action deadline is December 1, which is coming up fast! Nichols College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Nichols College Hard To Get Into?

Nichols College is a slightly difficult school to get into. Nichols College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Nichols College accepted 80% of students, around 1,984 of the 2,488 students who applied.

Schools that are slightly difficult to get into, like Nichols College, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is slightly difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Nichols College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Nichols College

Nichols College 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Nichols College must submit the following items. Double check with Nichols College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Nichols College?

Students admitted to Nichols College have an average unweighted GPA of 2.9.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Nichols College does consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Nichols College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2020, 71% of Nichols College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Nichols College?

To be competitive with other Nichols College applicants, you should strive to earn between 950 and 1150 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Nichols College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1150 and 25% of scored lower than 950, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Nichols College student is 1050.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Nichols College students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Nichols College students scored 570 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Nichols College?

To be most competitive at Nichols College, you should strive to earn between 19 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Nichols College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Nichols College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

Transferring to Nichols College

For transfer students, it is slightly difficult to get admitted to Nichols College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Nichols College during the following terms: - Fall Term - Spring Term

Nichols College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Nichols College?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Nichols College.

Does Nichols College accept transfer credits?

Nichols College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Nichols College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests
• DSST/DANTES
• Life Long Learning Credit
• ACE recommendations for credit

Does Nichols College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Nichols College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Nichols College?

No, Nichols College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application..

What is Nichols College's acceptance rate?

Nichols College's acceptance rate is 80%.

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