by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Nichols College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Nichols College amounted to $42,705 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees added up to $1,590; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,115 |
| Fees | $1,590 |
| Total | $42,705 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Nichols College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Nichols College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Nichols College comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Nichols College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Nichols College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $36,050 |
| Two Years Ago | $37,150 |
| One Year Ago | $38,825 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,115 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Nichols has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 5.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $45,223 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.62%, which puts the figure next year near $44,676.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $44,676 |
| In 2 Years | $46,738 |
| In 3 Years | $48,895 |
| In 4 Years | $51,152 |
| In 5 Years | $53,513 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $191,461.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Nichols College, go to the Nichols College Financial Aid page.
