New England College
New England College is a private rural liberal arts college in Henniker, New Hampshire. NEC confers undergraduate degrees in 37 academic fields of study and its Hands On Year Round initiative provides the opportunity for students to reduce costs through full-year course offerings. To ease the transition to college life, all first year students enroll in a Bridges to Learning course co-taught by a peer leader and faculty or staff member. For recreation, NEC’s Adventure Bound Club organizes rock climbing trips, white water rafting, and wilderness survival classes.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | September 4, 2019 |
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1030
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,521
Total Number of Undergrads
1,696
Classroom Sizes
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $41,258
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| 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. | $41,258
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$16,070
|
| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
95%
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.
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,489
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,122
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,555
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.
86%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,010
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.
$11,385
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.
$259
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
28
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pilgrims
School Colors
red and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Portland
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
87%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,700
What Students Are Saying
2.64
Average Rating
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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