New England College
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.
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
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1030
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,483
Total Number of Undergrads
1,774
Classroom Sizes
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
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. | $40,642
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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. | $40,642
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$16,472
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| Books and Supplies | $1000
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Aid & Grants
0
100
52%
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
$24,759
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,269
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,323
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.
85%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,810
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
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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