Nichols College's published cost of attendance is $58,310. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,054, middle-income families pay around $31,978, and higher-income families pay approximately $35,731.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $58,310 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,705 |
| Room and Board | $15,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,274 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $33,036 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,054 |
| $30–48k | $24,749 |
| $48–75k | $31,978 |
| $75–110k | $33,851 |
| $110k+ | $35,731 |
Nichols College's published cost of attendance is $58,310. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,054, middle-income families pay around $31,978, and higher-income families pay approximately $35,731. Azimuth ranks Nichols College #1298 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Nichols College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most first-year students receive need-based aid packages that reduce the published cost substantially. The college's aid structure is need-based, with merit scholarships available for qualifying students; families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,934; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Nichols College's median four-year earnings of $64,532, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Nichols College earn median 4-year earnings of $64,532, placing Nichols College in the 64.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Nichols College in the 55.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nichols College #757 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Nichols College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 70 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,926, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 51 students with median 4-year earnings of $53,531, and Accounting delivers median 4-year earnings of $78,894 across 36 graduates. These programs anchor Nichols College's return story, with Business representing the institution's primary academic focus and driving consistent outcomes for graduates entering professional and managerial careers.
