A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Nichols are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 72% more male students than female students enrolled at Nichols College with a gender ratio of 63% men to 37% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Nichols has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
63%
|
| Women |
37%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
888
|
| Women |
515
|
Nichols serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167260 IPEDS survey data for Nichols College.