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New England College

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Henniker, New Hampshire 03242

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Known for business — close-knit campus

New England College is a private institution in Henniker with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 980 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

31% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,092 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,299.

Established
1946
Motto
Dura duranda alta petenda
Mascot
Patty the Pilgrim
Type
Private, non-profit
Conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC)
Division
Division III

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96%Acceptance
SAT Avg
980Students
8:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$42,092Earnings 10yr
$30,299Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New England College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,578
Room & Board$17,014
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$60,896
Average Net Price$30,299
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,146
$30–48K$28,253
$48–75K$32,928
$75–110K$30,963
$110K+$33,142

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,299

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,603

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (105)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
980
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 9%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate31.1%
Freshman Retention60.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,050
8 Years$32,390
10 Years$42,092

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,900
Men
$47,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#131

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from NH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
68 mi(118 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
204 mi(354 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
282 mi(489 min)

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