Nichols
Nichols College
With about 1,152 undergraduates, Nichols is a small private college in Dudley, MA. The school competes in the Conference of New England at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 88%, with an average SAT of 1110. The school's six-year graduation rate is 64%.
Lacrosse Programs at Nichols
Nichols plays women's lacrosse in the Conference of New England, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 6-7 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #397, Tier 12.
Nichols plays men's lacrosse in the Conference of New England, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 8-10 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #267, Tier 10.
Where Nichols Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 11 women's lacrosse commitments to Nichols from 8 states across the classes of 2020–2025. The pipeline is strongly local: Massachusetts leads with 4 commits (36% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Nichols's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Bay State Bullets/Central, Berkshire, Central.
- Massachusetts4
- Colorado1
- Connecticut1
- Maryland1
- New York1
- Bay State Bullets/Central1
- Berkshire1
- Central1
- Lax On1
- Lax+1
- Nashoba Regional3
- Avon Lake1
- Einstein1
Nichols men's lacrosse added 44 tracked commits from 7 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: Massachusetts leads with 20 commits (45% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Nichols's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include CT VALLEY, HGR, CT SHORELINE.
- Massachusetts20
- Connecticut12
- Maine3
- New Hampshire3
- Vermont3
- CT VALLEY9
- HGR8
- CT SHORELINE3
- NE OAKS3
- NH TOMAHAWKS3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Nichols
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Nichols is a Tier 12 player (median of 10 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Nichols is a Tier 10 player (median of 44 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #170 (2023) to #153 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #105 (2023) to #118 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $40,375 per year before financial aid. 64% of students graduate within six years. About 1,152 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Nichols Lacrosse FAQ
Does Nichols have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Nichols fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Conference of New England.
Does Nichols have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Nichols fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Conference of New England.
What states do Nichols lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Nichols came from 7 states, led by MA (20), CT (12), ME (3). About 46% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Nichols recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 8 men's lacrosse commits per class at Nichols. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Nichols?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Nichols?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are CT VALLEY, HGR, CT SHORELINE. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology