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New England College

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Henniker, New Hampshire 03242

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitRuralGreek life

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
Division
Division III

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46 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, May 29 · Campus Tour

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Admission Office

15 Main Street, Henniker, NH 03242

(603) 428-2223[email protected]
96%Acceptance
SAT Avg
980Students
8:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$42,092Earnings 10yr
$30,299Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Action

December 1

Decision by December 31

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Financial Aid

Need-Blind Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.1%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

7-week terms
Majors
30
Avg class size
13
Student-faculty ratio
12:1
Study abroad
25%

Programs (105)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

Campus Life

Varsity teams
18
NCAA Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic ConferenceNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-styleApartment-style

Dining

Simon Center Dining HallDietary Options

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
10 Years$42,092

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Top Employers

Education sectorBusiness servicesHealthcare organizations

Rankings

U.S. News
#131
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Founded in 1946, New England College was established to serve the needs of servicemen and women attending college on the G.
  • In 1970, the college purchased the Tortington Park School for Girls in Arundel, in the English county of West Sussex.
  • In 2023, New England College closed the Manchester campus and moved all remaining students to the main campus in Henniker.

Source: Wikipedia

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MHT Manchester-Boston26 mi
BOS Boston Logan70 mi
PWM Portland Jetport83 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA68 mi · ~1h 58m drive
New York, NY204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Hartford, CT107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Providence, RI96 mi · ~2h 46m drive
Albany, NY104 mi · ~3h drive
Syracuse, NY218 mi · ~6h 18m drive
Rochester, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Buffalo, NY357 mi · ~10h 19m drive
Philadelphia, PA282 mi · ~8h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Harrisburg, PA329 mi · ~9h 30m drive
Newark, NJ207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Trenton, NJ254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Compact campus along the Contoocook River in small town setting

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

Pat's Peak Ski Area

Local ski mountain popular with students

Contoocook Riverwalkable

River running through campus, popular for kayaking

Downtown Hennikerwalkable

Small New England town center with shops and restaurants

Mount Kearsarge

Hiking mountain with panoramic views

Transfer Admission

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT61
IELTS5.5

Deadline Calendar

New England College Application Checklist

Decision Notifications