Division III · Conference of New England
Nichols College · Rankings
Dudley, MA · Suburb · Private · Master's university · the Bison · Website ↗
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Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
13
Top 10% finishes
of 60 lists
#3
Best standing
Business · Division III
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Lists ranked on
all built from public data
Standouts
Lists where Nichols College sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#3Best for businessof 410 in Division III · #8 nationally65.4%#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#15Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#17Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#22Best for criminal justice & protective servicesof 410 in Division III · #54 nationally10.4%#29Where the most students are athletesof 400 in Division III · #50 nationally48.4%#30Most teamsof 403 in Division III · #50 nationally22#35Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #170 nationally0.0%#35Assistant-coach pay, men's teamsof 397 in Division III · #414 nationally$54,001#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%#39Best for kinesiology, parks & recreationof 410 in Division III · #73 nationally11.7%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $0 | #15 of 403 | #663 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $0 | #17 of 399 | #663 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $54,001 | #35 of 397 | #414 of 1,052 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $39,033 | #119 of 401 | #576 of 1,058 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $65,813 | #138 of 399 | #594 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $4,516,386 | #160 of 403 | #778 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $4,518,235 | #176 of 403 | #796 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $57,154 | #205 of 403 | #762 of 1,060 | |
| Spending per athlete | $8,108 | #245 of 403 | #898 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $56,594 | #275 of 399 | #880 of 1,054 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 48.4% | #29 of 400 | #50 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 22 | #30 of 403 | #50 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 557 | #101 of 403 | #219 of 1,063 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 50% | #149 of 401 | #367 of 1,055 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 7.3 | #210 of 403 | #485 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best graduation rates | 64% | #204 of 420 | #438 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,095 | #260 of 309 | #565 of 774 | |
| Most selective | 88% | #319 of 417 | #762 of 1,049 | |
| Best first-year retention | 72% | #320 of 420 | #773 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 2,117 | #321 of 417 | #887 of 1,049 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 15:1 | #350 of 420 | #644 of 1,085 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for business | 65.4% | #3 of 410 | #8 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 10.4% | #22 of 410 | #54 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 11.7% | #39 of 410 | #73 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 9.5% | #114 of 410 | #255 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #173 of 410 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 1.3% | #254 of 410 | #784 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #295 of 410 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 0.0% | #318 of 410 | #890 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 0.0% | #322 of 410 | #905 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 0.0% | #340 of 410 | #952 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 0.0% | #344 of 410 | #956 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 0.0% | #346 of 410 | #941 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 0.0% | #365 of 410 | #989 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 0.0% | #370 of 410 | #994 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 0.0% | #370 of 410 | #992 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 0.0% | #390 of 410 | #1,039 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $14,950 | #149 of 411 | #310 of 1,063 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $59,025 | #189 of 412 | #349 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $59,025 | #224 of 412 | #716 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $14,950 | #263 of 411 | #754 of 1,063 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 47% | #345 of 412 | #884 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $31,032 | #351 of 419 | #934 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $27,176 | #396 of 413 | #1,012 of 1,072 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest share of men descriptive | 64% | #15 of 421 | #29 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 56 | #31 of 421 | #56 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,152 | #102 of 420 | #143 of 1,085 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 15 mi | #123 of 421 | #401 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 3% | #141 of 420 | #348 of 1,085 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 40% | #146 of 420 | #328 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 4.8% | #194 of 414 | #636 of 1,079 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 57% | #264 of 420 | #717 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 45 | #280 of 416 | #703 of 1,073 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,152 | #319 of 421 | #943 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 36% | #405 of 421 | #1,055 of 1,086 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1966 | #156 of 417 | #489 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #155 of 400 | #235 of 400 | #36 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #126 of 371 | #171 of 371 | #73 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #252 of 400 | #218 of 400 | #198 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #305 of 401 | #290 of 401 | #169 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 217 peers | #181 of 217 | #121 of 217 | #170 of 217 | — | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 221 peers | #205 of 221 | #60 of 221 | #219 of 221 | — | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Field Hockey · 153 peers | #120 of 153 | #111 of 153 | #109 of 153 | — | Field Hockey lists |
| Football · 232 peers | #187 of 232 | #195 of 232 | #111 of 232 | — | Football lists |
| Men's Golf · 282 peers | #268 of 282 | #275 of 282 | #57 of 282 | — | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 232 peers | #227 of 232 | #228 of 232 | #165 of 232 | — | Women's Golf lists |
| Men's Ice Hockey · 83 peers | #62 of 83 | #65 of 83 | #31 of 83 | — | Men's Ice Hockey lists |
| Women's Ice Hockey · 74 peers | #48 of 74 | #48 of 74 | #48 of 74 | — | Women's Ice Hockey lists |
| Men's Lacrosse · 222 peers | #56 of 222 | #54 of 222 | #115 of 222 | — | Men's Lacrosse lists |
| Women's Lacrosse · 257 peers | #169 of 257 | #209 of 257 | #83 of 257 | — | Women's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #266 of 399 | #224 of 399 | #249 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 382 peers | #159 of 382 | #145 of 382 | #175 of 382 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #89 of 283 | #101 of 283 | #81 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #203 of 306 | #180 of 306 | #184 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 328 peers | #215 of 328 | #191 of 328 | #204 of 328 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 338 peers | #295 of 338 | #77 of 338 | #317 of 338 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Men's Volleyball · 124 peers | #113 of 124 | #115 of 124 | #42 of 124 | — | Men's Volleyball lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #387 of 400 | #389 of 400 | #264 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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