New Hampshire Colleges, Universities And Trade Schools
- Total Colleges: 44
- Total Medical Schools: 1
- Total Colleges With Tenure: 0
- Colleges By Highest Degree Offered
- Associate's: 9
- Bachelor's Degree: 8
- Master's Degree: 3
- Doctor's Degree: 9
- Total Faculty: 18,076
- Total Full Time Faculty: 10,833
- Total Part Time Faculty: 7,243
- Total Students: 77,337
- Total Full Time Students: 55,494
- Total Part Time Students: 21,843
- Total Undergraduate Students: 64,134
- Total Graduate Students: 13,203
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The state of New Hampshire is home to a number of public and private colleges and universities dedicated to providing educational opportunities to residents of the state, out of state students and international students. The state itself is relatively small, though houses a large number of institutions considering its size. New Hampshire’s largest city is Manchester and its capital is Concord. New Hampshire is bordered by Maine to the east, Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. The states location and allows for ease of travel to many metropolitan centers, particularly the greater Boston area, and facilitates access to many historic sites dating to colonial times.
The five public universities operating in the state belong to the University System of New Hampshire. The system was established in 1963, uniting several public institutions that were state funded under the direction of a single of board of trustees, who in turn became responsible for providing unique missions and characteristics for each of the schools. The system is the largest provider of post-secondary education in the state. Public institutions are typically less expensive than their private counterparts, often with larger enrollment and a higher number of majors and program offerings.
The schools that comprise the University System of New Hampshire:
- University of New Hampshire (Durham)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester (Manchester)
- Plymouth State University (Plymouth)
- Keene State College (Keene)
- Granite State College (Concord)
Private institutions are typically more expensive and provide a more personal education through limited enrollment and an excellent student to teacher ratio. Within the state of new hampshire there are several private institutions in operation, some focused on providing an education rooted in religious practice, others focusing on the arts, and one focusing specifically on law. The oldest college in the state, Dartmouth College (Hanover), predates the American Revolution and is one of the schools that comprise the Ivy League. Some school are actually headquartered out of state, though they operate branch campuses within the borders of New Hampshire.
Some private school’s in New Hampshire include:
- Antioch University New England (Keene)
- University of New Hampshire School of Law (Concord)
- New Hampshire Institute of Art (Manchester)
- Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester)
- Colby-Sawyer College (New London)
The state of New Hampshire also operates seven community colleges throughout the state through the Community College System of New Hampshire. Community colleges provide individuals with a low cost alternative to four year institutions and career schools by providing transfer options and certificate and degree courses in applied science. Community colleges serve counties throughout the state and have agreements in place with the University System of New Hampshire to ease transfer opportunities for graduates. Career colleges may also be found throughout the state. These schools provide comprehensive education in a given field, resulting in a certificate, diploma, or in certain cases an associate’s degree. Graduates of these programs are generally qualified to enter the workforce at the entry level and many schools provide career assistance and placement as part of their educational services.
Listings of Colleges in New Hampshire
4-Year Colleges and Universities
The table below lists 4-year colleges and universities in New Hampshire, including both public and private schools.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester College of New England Chester, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $19,730 | Under 1,000 | |
| Colby - Sawyer College (Colby-Sawyer) New London, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $34,110 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| College of St. Mary Magdalen Warner, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $17,475 | Under 1,000 | |
| Daniel Webster College (DWC) Nashua, NH Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $15,020 | Under 1,000 | |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $42,996 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Franklin Pierce University (Franklin Pierce, FPU) Rindge, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $29,450 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Granite State College Concord, NH Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,810 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Hesser College Manchester, NH Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $11,844 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Keene State College (KSC) Keene, NH Public, 4-Year or Above | $11,800 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| New England College Henniker, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $30,400 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| New Hampshire Institute of Art Manchester, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $20,490 | Under 1,000 | |
| Plymouth State University (Plymouth, Plymouth State) Plymouth, NH Public, 4-Year or Above | $11,518 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Rivier College Nashua, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $25,885 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $32,540 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Manchester, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $27,234 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Merrimack, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $17,600 | Under 1,000 | |
| University of New Hampshire (UNH) Durham, NH Public, 4-Year or Above | $15,250 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of New Hampshire School of Law Concord, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Upper Valley Educators Institute (UVEI, UVTI) Lebanon, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 |
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Community Colleges
The table below lists 2-year public colleges and community colleges in New Hampshire. Many of these colleges have an open policy for admitting new students.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bay Community College Portsmouth, NH Public, 2-Year | $7,008 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Laconia, NH Public, 2-Year | $6,962 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Manchester Community College Manchester, NH Public, 2-Year | $6,976 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Nashua Community College (NCC) Nashua, NH Public, 2-Year | $7,232 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Nhti - Concord's Community College (NHTI) Concord, NH Public, 2-Year | $7,360 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| River Valley Community College Claremont, NH Public, 2-Year | $7,000 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| White Mountains Community College (WMCC) Berlin, NH Public, 2-Year | $7,696 | Under 1,000 |
Career Colleges
The table below lists career and trade schools in New Hampshire. These include both public and private institutions.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Academie of Hair Design-Hudson Hudson, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Continental Academie of Hair Design-Manchester Manchester, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Empire Beauty School - Laconia Laconia, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Empire Beauty School - Somersworth Somersworth, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Keene Beauty Academy Keene, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Lebanon College Lebanon, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | $6,998 | Under 1,000 | |
| Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics - Paul Mitchell Partner School Bedford, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| New England School of Hair Design Inc West Lebanon, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts Hudson, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Portsmouth Beauty School of Hair Design (Portsmouth Beauty School, Inc.) Portsmouth, NH Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| St Joseph School of Nursing Nashua, NH Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | $6,459 | Under 1,000 |