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New England College

New England College

Henniker, NH · Rural · 1,022 students
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$26,972
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
33%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$42,092
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
92%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located along the Contoocook River in Henniker, New Hampshire, New England College (NEC) is a private institution celebrated for its career-focused experiential learning model and dedicated support for first-generation students. The college is recognized for strong academic programs in business administration, criminal justice, education, kinesiology, and the visual arts through its dedicated Institute of Art and Design. Campus culture is tight-knit, community-oriented, and active, with a vibrant NCAA Division III athletic scene and an outdoorsy spirit. Setting NEC apart is its exceptional integration with the surrounding natural landscape, which includes providing all full-time undergraduate students with free season passes to nearby Pats Peak ski resort.

Wikipedia:New England College (NEC) is a private liberal arts college in Henniker, New Hampshire, United States. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. As of fall 2020, the college enrolled 4,327 students.

Location
Henniker, NH, 03242 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MHT · Manchester NH
26 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,938
Housing & food (on campus)$17,526
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$59,350
Average net price$26,972
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,938
Housing & food (on campus)$17,526
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$59,350
Average net price$26,972
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$25,598
$30–48k
$24,340
$48–75k
$26,238
$75–110k
$28,741
$110k+
$28,249
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
33%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
29%
Back for yr 2
61%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
25% graduated · 40% transferred · 35% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$31,050
10 yrs after entry$42,092
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$21.5k
90th percentile$32,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
8 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$28,690
Independent
49%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
9%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
14%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Skiing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$31,050
After 10 yrs
$42,092
Criminal Justice and Corrections37
Design and Applied Arts33
Business Administration, Management and Operations27
Psychology, General23
Biology, General18
International Relations and National Security Studies16
Marketing16
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management13
Fine and Studio Arts12
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8
Homeland Security8
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management7
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$35M
Full-time faculty
14%
Faculty salary
$7,656/mo
Teaching spend
$5,395
per student
Federal loans
72%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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