Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Merit Scholarships available beginning at a 2.5 overall GPA. Additional transfer grants between $2,000 and $4,000 based upon need.
• Tuition and Fees:
  2012-2013: Tuition $31,440 ; Room & Board and fees $10,700

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall 2011: 150 Applications
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall 2011: 86 transfer acceptances
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall 2011: 57% of transfer students were accepted
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall 2011: 40 transfer students enrolled
• Transfer Agreements:
  Quinsigamond Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College, Community College of Rhode Island
• Degree Completion Programs:
  2+2 with any community college and 3+1 with select community colleges
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  No

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  2.0
• Official Transcripts:
  Yes: Official Final High School & All Previous and Current Colleges/post-secondary institutions
• SAT Scores:
  Required if high school graduation was less than two years ago. Waived if high school graduation was over two years ago or the student had over a 3.0 high school GPA.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Yes: One required from current institution
• Essay:
  Yes: Preferred topic is regarding desire to transfer.
• Application Fee:
  Free if applying online- either through nichols.edu or the common application.
• Interview:
  Not mandatory, but accommodated if requested. May be requested by admissions if application is borderline.
• Associates Degree Required:
  No
• Apply Here:
  https://www.nichols.edu/admissions/admissions/apply_online/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  C
• Credits (Min/Max):
  No minimum, 90 maximum.