New England College

Private · Moderately Selective · NH

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School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationNH · Northeast

SettingRural

Undergrads1,022

Student:faculty8:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate29.3%

6-yr grad rate34.5%

Drop-out rate38.7%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$42k

Out-of-state tuition$42k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity39.8%

Gender diversity57.1%

International4%

Identity—

Overview

New England College is a private college in Henniker, New Hampshire, a small town in the state's ski-country region. It maintains a personal, flexible academic culture and enrolls a substantial share of first-generation students.

Academics

Criminal justice, business, and education are the college's most popular programs, taught with a practical, career-oriented emphasis and small class sizes that allow flexible advising for students who need it.

Campus & student life

The Henniker location places the college near New Hampshire's ski areas, giving campus life an outdoorsy character, and the compact size of both the town and the college keeps social life centered on campus activities and athletics (NCAA Division III).

Getting in

New England College's process is accessible rather than highly selective, with a track record of supporting first-generation and less traditionally prepared students through a flexible curriculum.

Worth knowing

The college's flexibility and support structures make it a reasonable option for students who want a small, personal environment and are not necessarily aiming for the most academically rigorous four-year track.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate92.1%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

Applying