Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Henniker, New Hampshire |
| Online | nec.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
New England College sits on a 225-acre campus in the rural town of Henniker, New Hampshire, approximately 90 minutes north of Boston. Founded in 1946 to serve World War II veterans attending college on the GI Bill, the institution features a mix of traditional New England colonial and modern architecture along the Contoocook River. The college maintains a liberal arts focus with notable programs in education, healthcare, and creative writing, while also offering several professional and graduate degrees. Students typically reside in one of the college's residential halls during their first two years, with apartment-style housing available for upperclassmen. As an NCAA Division III institution, New England College competes in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, with men's and women's ice hockey among its prominent athletic programs.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 2.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,340 |
| Room and Board | $16,802 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,320 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 16% |
| Education | 11% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182980 IPEDS survey data for New England College.
Current students may use the New England College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024