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Daniel Webster College (DWC)
- 20 University Dr
- Nashua, NH 03063
- OPEID College Code: 00473100
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- General Phone: (603) 577-6000
- President: Dr. Robert E. Myers
- Website: www.dwc.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 957
- College Alias: DWC
- College Mascot: Eagles

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Daniel Webster College educates purposeful men and women for professional entry, advancement, and advanced studies in the fields of aviation, computer science, management, social science, and engineering. Our students prepare through residential and continuing studies programs which emphasize the integration of theory and practice through interactive teaching and learning in the professional and liberal studies.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DWC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 913 | 217 | 1,130 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 713 (78%) | 158 (73%) | 871 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 196 (27%) | 47 (30%) | 243 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 236 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 44 | 18% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 94% | 34% | 22% | 85% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,539 | $3,868 | $1,128 | $10,147 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 278 | 307 | 264 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,741 | $24,135 | $22,705 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,741 | $24,135 | $22,705 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,056 | $8,750 | $8,450 |
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,697 | $36,385 | $34,655 |
| Out of State | $38,697 | $36,385 | $34,655 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,941 | $24,935 | $23,505 |
| Out of State | $26,941 | $24,935 | $23,505 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $26,941 | $24,935 | $23,505 |
| Out of State | $26,941 | $24,935 | $23,505 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||||
| Business, Commerce | - | 1 | 10 | 26 |
| Marketing and Marketing Management | - | - | 7 | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | - | - | 30 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences | - | - | - | - |
| Computer Programming | - | - | - | - |
| Computer Science | - | - | 11 | - |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | - | - | 2 | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis | - | - | 20 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 | - | - | - |
| Information Science Studies | - | - | 7 | - |
| Engineering | ||||
| Engineering Science | - | 4 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||||
| General Studies | - | 4 | - | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration, Management | - | - | 6 | - |
| Social Sciences | ||||
| Social Sciences | - | - | 3 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ||||
| Air Traffic Controller | - | - | 25 | - |
| Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | - | 7 | 27 | - |
| Aviation, Airway Management and Operations | - | - | 9 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 957 Undergraduate: 843 Graduate: 114
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 723 Female: 234
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 639 Female: 204
- Graduate Gender Male: 84 Female: 30
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 902 Part-Time: 55
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 788 Part-Time: 55
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 114 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 43 | 4% |
| Asian | 13 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2% |
| White | 530 | 55% |
| Unknown | 350 | 37% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 327 | 34% |
| Ages 20-21 | 239 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 138 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 65 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 36 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 34 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 77 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 18 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 18 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 316 | 170 | 146 |
| Faculty Status | 148 | 35 | 113 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 148 | 35 | 113 |
| Primarily Instruction | 148 | 35 | 113 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 21 | - |
| Other Professionals | 78 | 57 | 21 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 69 | 57 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 31 | 26 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 14 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,289 (35) | $61,709 (26) | $52,300 (9) |
| Professor | $75,874 (7) | $75,874 (7) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $61,033 (12) | $65,065 (8) | $52,970 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,434 (12) | $52,165 (9) | $57,241 (3) |
| Instructor | $42,603 (4) | $41,659 (2) | $43,547 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,289 (35) | $61,709 (26) | $52,300 (9) |
| Professor | $75,874 (7) | $75,874 (7) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $61,033 (12) | $65,065 (8) | $52,970 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,434 (12) | $52,165 (9) | $57,241 (3) |
| Instructor | $42,603 (4) | $41,659 (2) | $43,547 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 159 | 96 | 63 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 140 | 91 | 49 |
| Baseball | 18 | 18 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 19 | 11 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Lacrosse | 19 | 19 | - |
| Soccer | 41 | 22 | 19 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,540 | $13,150 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,900 | $4,800 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cross Country | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 40% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 34% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
