About New England College

Founded in 1946, New England College. is a Private college. Located in New Hampshire, which is a city setting in New Hampshire, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 1,771 full time undergraduate students, and 1,010 full time graduate students.

The New England College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 41 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at New England College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate99%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at NEC are considered Less Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 7 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

40% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 7% were in the top quarter, and 2% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at New England College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
53%
“We know about current events and vote”
47%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
41%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
12%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
53%
“We bought the gear”
35%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
47%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
35%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
24%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
41%
“We only party on weekends”
29%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
24%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
59%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
12%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
53%
“We know about current events and vote”
47%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
41%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
12%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
53%
“We bought the gear”
35%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
47%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
35%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
24%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
41%
“We only party on weekends”
29%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
24%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
59%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
12%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    45 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    38 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    46 Students rated campus food 2.6 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    46 Students rated campus facilities 3.5 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    46 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    46 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    46 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    47 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

New England College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of New England College?

20 Students rated New England College

Allison - 04/16/2024

Although not my first option for college, I will say that I absolutely love it here. It's perfect if you want something on the smaller side, however its not so small that you can't find a group of people to call friends! The campus itself is super pretty with plenty of nature walks, with free access to the local ski resort as a student. Unfortunately it isn't the cheapest, and because of the location being in such a small town, we have some local areas for food and other necessities but the closest chain marts and restaurants are a 20 minute drive. Professors here are great, I have yet to run into any problems. Activities are always being planned outside the classroom that don't just involve sports! Things the DIY sessions or fun group games or hangouts are happening all the time. Housing is comfortable as well.

Joseph - 03/16/2020

Great school to attend. They have online classes to offer as well. The thing I did notice is that the professor that was assigned to me is very respectful and willing to aid the students. I do like how to curriculum is set up and they also use videos in some courses, and I thought that this is very effective method to learn more quickly.

Kaleb - 02/14/2020

I applied for New England College for the fall 2020 for business administration. They excepted me with a scholarship of 32k per year because of my academics in high school . The schools a little price if you stay on the campus but it would make my life easier if I do. maybe this 1,000 could help me stay in campus. My overall opinion is the school is beautiful with so much nature and life to the school. its a place where I can study and get my degree and work for my collage payments. I've been wanting to go hear even if it is a little out of my budget I would love to try.

Patrick - 02/08/2020

New England College is an interesting school to say the least. It was nothing like my high school teachers said college would be like. It is located in Henniker New Hampshire, a small town, 20 minutes outside of concord. The town itself, does not over much, there are a couple pizza places, a coffee shop, Chinese food, the regular things to expect in a small town, for more options, you will need a car. But enough about the geography. The college itself has small almost high school sized classes, where you can interact with the teachers and students, ask questions, and even get extra help, the library is open late, and there is a tutoring center where you can make meetings to get through your classes. The campus has a lot of events always going on, and cares about diversity. Overall it is a great place to learn. That isn’t to say is all pluses and smiles here. There are downsides, the off campus living options are not great, and the town will get boring fast, sometimes you have to hunt down parking, and the dining hall food can feel repetitive fast. There is nothing particularly bad about the college that cannot be attributed to any college. Most students will always find something to complain about, the dorms, the food, their neighbors, but these complaints can be found anywhere. The benefits of the school seem nice enough to me though, being able to get help and advice from teachers is a huge benefit, the free skiing at nearby pats peak interests a lot of people, and the New Hampshire scenery really is nice. Overall, I would rate the school a 4/5. Its good place to learn, and in a beautiful location, but it comes with its own challenges and risks, that vary from person to person.

New England College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at New England College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for New England College is 99%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Dear 15 year-old self, The day you stepped in your high school was the day you promised yourself that you would do everything in your power to make the best of your high school experience. You vowed to yourself that you would have no regrets as you walked to the podium to accept your diploma. You tried new things, met new people, made many friends and along the way, developed into an intelligent, independent and beautiful person. But, you missed one very important thing. You're worth is not determined by who or how many people are around you but rather it is determined by the quality of person that you are. Never let anyone influence your decisions and never put your self-worth on the back burner for others. I promise one day you'll figure it out. It is said that experience is the best teacher and that as life goes on, clarity will come to what is important and what is not. With much love, Your 20 year-old self

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing I consider about my school is the heating. In the winter months of New Englanad it gets very cold and coming into a warm building would make going to class so much easier. Sitting in class rooms that are freezing does not make the learning enviroment anymore comfortable. If the classrooms were warmer students would be more inclinded to come to every class and would have a more comfortable time learning.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about school is being away from home. Since I’m from Philly, I’m not use to a lot of people and in Henniker, New Hampshire, it’s different. Here in Henniker, it’s hard to adjust to a very small community. The air is fresher, the people are nicer. Being away from my family is hard enough and then there is college homework that gets over whelming at times. Everything changes once you get into college computer homework. Just because I’m a young adult, teachers imply that I know how to work a computer.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    There is nothing that I wish I had known before coming, since just about everything I experienced so far I was told about.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The people, in particular the professors, are very invested in you as a person. The diversity is pretty great, as well.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Small, and Private College located in Henniker, New Hamphire. The school is a nice place that provides a calm an relaxing atmosphere that assists students with their work and studies.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my college is the Student Entertainment Commity. The SEC puts on musician, hypnotist, dances ect. The SEC always have something going on in case anyone wants a break from studying.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    One of the reasons why New England College was on my radar during by application process was because of its well-known education program. I've never been the person to take the easy way out, and I knew by going to NEC I would be challenged constantly in the major I wished to pursue. After one semester I can already tell that New England College will prepare me to be the best and most successful teacher that I could possibly be.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who enjoys being in small classes and enjoys being in small towns and likes quaint areas. Also, this school has the best education program in the state of New Hampshire.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    Engaged learners

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't want small classes, a friendly environment, and a lot of interaction with professors and fellow students. This is not a school where you can come to class and hide in the back row, the classes are small, 30 students at the most and that is only for general requirement classes. Courses in your major can be as small as 8 students. The professors will know if you are not doing your work.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I believe what makes our school so unique is that we are so honed in on our students, and being able to have the time to help them and no brusht them off. The students here all primarily get along just fine.

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  14. When you step off campus what do you see?

    A town in the middle of nowhere.

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  15. How often should I phone home? Is once a day too much?

    As much as you want

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  16. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    Library because people always blast music in the dorms.

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  17. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Drama club

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  18. What are the academics like at your school?

    Some classes are hard some are easy. The LAS classes can be really hard.

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  19. Tell us about your professors.

    The professors are helpful & approachable. That is honestly the only good thing about this school.

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  20. Describe the dorms.

    Most of the dorms are disgusting. The only dorms that are nice are Charter & East.

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  21. Describe the best and worst parts of the social scene on campus.

    There is nothing good about the social scene

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

1,771

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,010

Total Grad Students

74%

Out-Of-State

22%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

31

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

34%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
24%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
52%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

89% of students attending New England College receive some sort of financial aid. 49% were awarded federal grants. While 81% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,130

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$13,536

Room and Board

38,666

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$28,756
$30 - $48K
$25,335
$48 - $75K
$26,804
$75 - $110K
$27,152
$110K & UP
$27,126

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