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New England College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 976
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Henniker, New Hampshire, New England College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that New England College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

New England 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 9-to-1, New England College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at New England College is reported to be 21%, 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 58%.

The retention rate of students at New England College is 60% , 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 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at New England College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,642

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $14,334
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,642

Cost of attendance at New England College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $25,926
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at New England College received on average $26,748 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.

$26,748
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 122 45% $5,243 $639,626
Other Federal Grant 122 45% $5,243 $639,626
State Grant/Scholarships 30 11% $2,759 $82,771
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 233 85% $26,288 $6,125,068
Total Grant & Scholarships 256 93% $26,748 $6,847,465

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New England College students who enrolled in 2015 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 New England College students is 20.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.7%.

20.6%

  • asian 30.0% 3 students
  • African American 9.6% 15 students
  • white 25.8% 69 students
  • unknown 23.3% 7 students
  • hispanic 17.2% 10 students
  • International Students 30.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball North Atlantic Conference
  • Basketball North Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country North Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

New England 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

New England College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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