Overview

Nichols School aim is to train minds, bodies and hearts for the work of life, and to carry into all we do the highest ideals of character and service. At Nichols School, inspired teachers and students are committed to a quality standard of learning and achievement in all aspects of school life. Our community strives to cultivate each student's sense of responsibility, compassion, honesty, and self-discipline. Our goal is to produce confident and ethical young people equipped for the challenges of life. We embrace and value our school's history and heritage. We also recognize the importance of adaptation and innovation as a means of preparing our students for the future. We strive to create a community that reflects our region's neighborhoods and the wider world. In this environment, our students develop habits of tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect.
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Official information of Nichols School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
A- Matriculation
B+ Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A- Community
B Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: Grades 5-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $27,600
# of Students: 590
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 2%
AP Courses: 16
Endowment: $42,373/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 90%
SAT: 1230/1600
#154

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 2
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#17 Cornell University 3
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 3
#25 University of Virginia 2
#29 University of Florida 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#55 University of Miami 2
#62 George Washington University 3
#62 Syracuse University 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 2
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 North Carolina State University 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#89 Howard University 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 2
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#137 University of Alabama 2
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 Duquesne University 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
#166 Xavier University 1
#182 Adelphi University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 2
LAC #39 Trinity College 2
LAC #45 Furman University 2
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1
#317 Alvernia University 1
Arcadia University 1
Babson College 1
Benedictine University 1
Canisius College 5
College of William and Mary 1
D'Youville College 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1
Liberty University 1
Lindenwood University 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Niagara University 1
Northern Michigan University 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Penn State University Park 1
Saint Bonaventure University 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
Stetson University 1
SUNY College at New Paltz 1
The Citadel 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Tennessee: Martin 1
University of Toronto 1
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AP Courses

(Total 16)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Computer Science A
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Environmental Science
Statistics
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 11)
Acting
Music
Songwriting
Wind Symphony
Filmmaking
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
Video Production
Art
Acting
Music
Songwriting
Wind Symphony
Filmmaking
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
Video Production
Art
Screenwriting
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 35)
Upper School Clubs
Anti-Gravity Club - Climbing and Outdoors
Black Student Union
Chess Club Chinese Club
Creative Writing Club
Dance Club
Film Club
FIRST Robotics
Gay
Straight Alliance Health Education Awareness Resource Team (HEART)
Upper School Clubs
Anti-Gravity Club - Climbing and Outdoors
Black Student Union
Chess Club Chinese Club
Creative Writing Club
Dance Club
Film Club
FIRST Robotics
Gay
Straight Alliance Health Education Awareness Resource Team (HEART)
Jewish Cultural Awareness Club
Nichols Financial Group
Master Minds
Math Club
Mental Health Awareness
Mock Trial Club
Model UN
Music Inspiration and Creation
Nichols Paint Ball
Science Olympiad
See Art Run - Student Art
Spanish Club
Student Life Committee
Student Union for Multicultural Awareness - SUMA
Verdian - Yearbook
Women's Rights Club Middle School Clubs
Chamber Choir
Concert Band
Environmental Club
First Lego League Robotics Club
Heart Too Club
Math Clubm
Math Lab
String Orchestra
Theater Team: The Kimberly Players Youth Choir
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1892
Campus Size: 30 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 1791

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 9)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 16)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Nichols School

01.
Tell me a bit about Nichols School.
Nichols School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1892, and currently has about 590 students, 1.80% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.nicholsschool.org.
06.
Where is Nichols School located?
Nichols School is located in the State of New York of USA.
02.
Does Nichols School have rigorous academic requirements?
Nichols School is offering 16 AP courses.

In recent years, -1 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Nichols School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Nichols School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Nichols School is among the most popular schools, within top 373 for all US schools.

Also Nichols School has been favorited by 39 users.
03.
Where do Nichols School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022-202022, some students attended Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University and Cornell University.
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How to start with an application with Nichols School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Nichols School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Nichols School’s official site: http://www.nicholsschool.org or call them at 716-332-6300.
04.
What is the application requirement for Nichols School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Nichols School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
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What is the latest tuition for Nichols School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Nichols School in 2024 is $27,600, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at nbarone@nicholsschool.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Nichols School?
The overall rating for Nichols School is B+.

The section ratings of Nichols School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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