Overview
Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts has competed in varsity esports since 2019. Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, Rocket League, VALORANT, Marvel Rivals and Counter-Strike 2. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (nicholsathletics.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $33,036 per year, an acceptance rate of 81% and a graduation rate of 63% across 1,163 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Nichols
No esports scholarship information is published.
Nichols doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $42,705 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $33,036 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Who studies at Nichols
1,163 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 73%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 8%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 34%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 26%
Frequently asked questions
Does Nichols offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (nicholsathletics.com, 2026-27); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Nichols esports compete in?
Nichols fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, Rocket League, VALORANT, Marvel Rivals and Counter-Strike 2, according to the program's published information.
How much does Nichols cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $33,036. Published tuition is $42,705 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Nichols?
Nichols admits 81% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Nichols start varsity esports?
Nichols's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: nicholsathletics.com (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Esports is the 22nd varsity sport, added in 2019-20. Rosters are posted through 2026-27. Games are tallied from the roster page and may include past seasons. Nichols is an NCAA DIII school.
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