Nashua Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, Nashua CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Nashua Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Nashua Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Nashua CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Nashua CC is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Hampshire state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Nashua CC is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Hampshire is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Nashua CC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,140

Cost of attendance at Nashua Community College in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire's average	$14,334
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,390

Cost of attendance at Nashua Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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New Hampshire's average	$25,926
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Nashua Community College received on average $5,898 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,898

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	64	32%	$4,379	$280,276
Other Federal Grant	78	39%	$4,708	$367,247
State Grant/Scholarships	71	35%	$2,806	$199,230
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	24	12%	$1,464	$35,143
Total Grant & Scholarships	102	50%	$5,898	$601,620

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nashua Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nashua Community College students is 33.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.4%.

33.5%

white 32.2% 48 students
hispanic 33.3% 10 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Nashua Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nashua Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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