Overview
New England College (NEC) is an accredited, private, non-profit college founded in 1946 that offers on campus and online degrees for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. The main campus in Henniker, New Hampshire, features a quintessential New England experience with plenty of outdoor activities, on campus river access, and free skiing and snowboarding, all paired with a world-class education. Our second campus, 40-minutes down the road in Manchester, New Hampshire, is dedicated to Art and Design in an urban setting, complete with entertainment venues, coffee shops, phenomenal restaurants and plenty of internship opportunities. Each of our programs is delivered by dedicated and accomplished faculty in the liberal arts tradition and with an emphasis on experiential learning.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$32,024
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.9
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1030
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,114 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,114 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,272
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,192
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$26,737
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
8%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3667
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,192
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$3,306,226
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$21,088,652
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
76%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,028
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
74%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,306
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,957
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
6416
Students Applied
79
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1030
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,852
Total Number of Undergrads
1,043
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
22%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
87
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
18
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
Student Organizations
28
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pilgrims
School Colors
red and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
184
Total Female Athletes
127
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
14
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
New England College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,700
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Portland
Top 5 Employers
New England College
Southern New Hampshire University
Fidelity Investmenets
Dartmouth Hitchcock
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe people here at NEC are known for their competition on the court and on the books. Making it a great place for people with competitive edge in them
Orion - Jersey City, NJ
Placed in small adorable town where everyone is friendly! The classes have a small number of students which allows the professor to engage with each individual on a deeper level. Plenty of opportunities here!
Kirsten H from Weare, NH
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