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New England College is a small, private, higher learning institution founded in 1946. It is located in Henniker, New Hampshire, which has a welcoming community environment entirely encompassed by beauty and nature. Pats Peak Ski Area is just outside of town, along with nearby forests and outdoor adventures. The college is also not far from Concord and Manchester if you’re looking for metropolitan experiences, as well as the Vermont and Massachusetts borders. Overall, the student population is around half undergraduate students and half graduate students. Program participants come from all corners of the US and the world.
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Overview of New England College
Since its inception, the college has focused on the principle of learning-by-doing paired with theory, exceptional principles, diversity, and inclusion. Students can pursue degrees at nearly any level such as undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. It’s possible to complete degrees in any number of fields of study including philosophy, business, and more. Within these programs, along with exceptional education, students will learn about service, social responsibility, and civic engagement.
Military members, both active and veterans, have access to all on-campus and online programs as well as the Yellow Ribbon Program. To enhance their overall academic experience, all students can attend and participate in several academic, career, and personal centers, as well as a theater and college convention.
General Information
School Type | Private not-for-profit |
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Campus Setting | Rural: Distant |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Faculty Ratio | 15:1 |
Graduation Rate | 29% |
Year Founded | 1946 |
Student Enrollment
Total Students3,527
1,858
1,669
Undergraduate Student
Male 762
Female 1,096
Graduate Student
Male 684
Female 985
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Admissions
APPLICATIONS10,012
ACCEPTANCE10,012
Acceptance Rate100%
Enrollment 501
Admissions | |
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Application Fee | NA |
High School GPA | Recommended |
High School Rank | Required |
High School Transcripts | NA |
College Prep Courses | Recommended |
Recommendations | Required |
SAT/ACT | NA |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Application Deadline | June 1 |
Common Application Accepted | Yes |
Tuition Cost & Financial Aid
Undergraduate students can expect a price tag of $38,670 regardless of state of residence. Up to $19,000 should also be allotted to pay for basic living expenses in the region. Fortunately, New England College works to ensure that 100% of students receive scholarships directly from the college to help make the higher learning experience more affordable. These efforts help to reduce the average net price, the cost after financial aid is applied, to $29,369 each year.
Many students also decide to secure work-study or part-time work as they study. Internships are yet another way that students can gain relevant work experience while earning extra income and military students are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program, designed to help eliminate many out-of-pocket expenses at colleges and universities for active duty and veteran military.
Average net price | 2018-2019 |
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Net Price | $29,369 |
Average Total Aid | $24,759 |
Students Receiving Financial Aid | 99% |
Room & Board | $15,915 |
Sticker Price
- Tuition In-State - $38,670
- Tuition Out-of-State - $38,670
- Books and Supplies - $1,000
- Room & Board - $15,915
- Other - $2,000
Academics
NEC has a wealth of academic opportunities. There are over 100 programs between the two campuses and online. Students can pursue four degree levels, which are an associate degree, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. You can also pursue professional studies, continuing education, teacher certification, and a summer institute for educators. Throughout the degree levels are 37 degree programs, as well as immersive study away trips.
The college even has specialized programs for service members including homeland security and emergency preparedness, international relations and diplomacy, international relations and strategic leadership. All programs are presented in a personal manner so that students have the one-on-one attention students require to succeed.
Programs also offer flexibility and hands-on experience to meet the needs of today’s busy student lives, which is particularly ideal for continuing education and active service members. Academics are centered around art and design, education, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences. And the school has a variety of partnership programs for military students and study away trips, which are available both in the US and other countries.
At NEC, the student-to-faculty ratio is 1 to 15. There is an overall retention rate for undergraduate students of 58%. Students can expect a four-year graduation rate of 23% and a six-year graduation rate of 32%. These rates are quite a bit lower than national averages. Some reasons for lower numbers could be due to the fact active service members may take longer to graduate when they are called away and that many students choose to work as they pursue degrees. Military and part-time students may also transfer to another school before graduation.
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4 year
Graduation
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6 year
Graduation
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Student Population Total
Student Population 3,527
1,858
1,669
Most Popular Programs & Majors
(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)
Visual and Performing Arts | 79 Total Graduates / 23% |
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Fine/Studio Arts, General | 26 Graduates |
Illustration | 25 Graduates |
Photography | 10 Graduates |
Design and Visual Communications, General | 9 Graduates |
All Business Majors | 68 Total Graduates / 19% |
Business Administration and Management, General | 40 Graduates |
Accounting | 14 Graduates |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 9 Graduates |
Finance, General | 3 Graduates |
All Psychology Majors | 45 Total Graduates / 13% |
Psychology, General | 23 Graduates |
Clinical Psychology | 16 Graduates |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 39 Total Graduates / 11% |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 34 Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 2 Graduates |
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 2 Graduates |
Security and Loss Prevention Services | 1 Graduates |
Health Professions and Related Programs | 32 Total Graduates / 9% |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 28 Graduates |
Medical Informatics | 3 Graduates |
All Other Diplomas | 25% |
Outcome & Salary
The Office of Career and Life Planning was created to provide NEC students with advantages over students from other programs during their job search. Students will have access to career-boosting programs, tools, and resources such as advising, mentoring, career counseling, and educational programming. Also available are assistance with effective interviewing, resume and cover letter writing, and networking.
Each program participant will be able to search for part-time jobs, full-time jobs, and internships through custom programs. They can utilize career development services, as well as career advice podcasts, documents, and videos. The office also helps to arrange and provide support for study abroad programs and the 12,000 members of the alumni association provide connections and assistance to students in a variety of ways.
Graduates Salary | |
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College Grads Early Career Salary | $45,700 |
College Grads Average Salary | $64,257 |
College Grads Mid Career Salary | $68,200 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | |
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10 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $642,570 |
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $1,324,570 |
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year | $117,476 |
10 Year Projected ROI | $525,094 |
20 Year Projected ROI | $1,207,094 |
No College Education Salary Comparison | |
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National Average Salary | $38,792 |
10 Year Projected Income | $387,920 |
20 Year Projected Income | $775,840 |
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