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New England College

Ranked #133-175 U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Universities North Rankings 2023

Founded
1946
Total students
4,397
International students
2,085
Student to staff ratio
9:1

Why New England College?

New England College (NEC) is a well-respected liberal arts college with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. We’re nestled in the quiet town of Henniker, New Hampshire, which is 30 minutes from Manchester and 90 minutes from Boston.  

Our five-semester calendar enables students to accelerate their program to achieve an undergraduate degree in three years and, potentially, leave the college with a master's degree in four years. We offer an excellent selection of programs in data analytics, cybersecurity, business and healthcare.  

133-175U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Universities North Rankings 2023

Campus and location

New England College campuses

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Henniker Campus

Our main campus in Henniker is nestled in the countryside of southern New Hampshire. Henniker has classic East Coast outdoor activities, including trails for hiking and snowshoeing. Head up to Pats Peak where you get to enjoy free skiing and snowboarding as a student. Other facilities include the H. Raymond Danforth Library, the Chester Art Gallery, a fitness center and our outdoor high and low ropes course.

Costs and Entry Requirements

Typical costs

Below, you will find the estimated cost of attendance at NEC.   

Tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residence and personal spending habits. These costs are not inclusive of the generous scholarship amounts available for undergraduate students. For more details, visit New England College's website

Academic year
2023/24

Cost

Approximate amount per year (USD)

Tuition Fees

$16,944 - $45,150

Accommodation

$3,515 - $4,883

Meals

$168 - $4,260

Insurance

$1,750 - $1,750

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$22,377

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$56,043

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements for New England College are shown below. Please note that specific admission requirements may vary based on academic program. 

Academic Entry Requirements

GPA: 2.5

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 80 Duolingo: 105 PTEA: 65 TOEFL Home Edition: 80 TOEFL My Best Score Accepted?: Yes

Typical costs

Below, you will find the estimated cost of attendance at New England College. Tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residence and personal spending habits. For more information, visit New England College's website.

Academic year
2023/24

Cost

Approximate amount per year (USD)

Tuition Fees

$16,944 - $45,150

Accommodation

$3,515 - $4,883

Meals

$168 - $4,260

Insurance

$1,750 - $1,750

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$22,377

-

$56,043

Scholarships

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Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements for New England College are shown below. Please note that specific admission requirements may vary based on academic program.

Academic Entry Requirements

GPA: 2.75

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 5.5 TOEFL: 61 Duolingo: 90 PTEA: 43 TOEFL Home Edition: 61 TOEFL My Best Score Accepted?: Yes

Top Ranked Subjects

437

Psychology

Careers

Careers after New England College

The Office of Career and Life Planning (CLP) is here to assist you with all your employability concerns. These include résumé writing, effective interviewing and utilizing Handshake for job searching. 

Graduates aren’t far from the tech hub of New Hampshire and the Fortune 500 companies in Boston. Boston is a major center for the business, tech, and health industries, with companies like Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Nike, and Johnson and Johnson all vying for skilled graduates. 

Accommodation

Information about accommodation can be found on New England College’s website.

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Services and facilities

New England College is home to facilities that rival any small college in the US. The center of campus life is the colonial-style Simon Center, which houses essential campus resources and student-run programs like the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). The CCE runs a town hall and speaker series that brings presidential candidates and other high-profile speakers to campus for exciting debates.

Our Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) is a state-of-the-art building equipped with the latest in educational technology for future teachers.

The Center for Community Engagement and Leadership provides opportunities for students to get hands-on learning experiences.

How to apply

How to apply

Application deadlines

Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 Graduate deadline is rolling depending on the time needed to obtain a visa.

Application documents required to receive an offer

High School Transcripts High School Diploma Passport English Test Score University Transcript (transfer students) Proof of Degree (transfer students) Portfolio: For any BFA program Unofficial documents are permitted for evaluation purposes.

Testing codes

TOEFL: 3657 SAT: 3657 ACT: 2513

Post-offer process

Confirmation deadlines

Fall: July 1 Spring: December 22 Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.

Preparing for arrival

Before arrival

Create Online Student Account: http://pilgrim.nec.edu/portal Register for Orientation: https://www.nec.edu/orientation-schedule/ Apply for Housing (On-Campus and/or Off-Campus) Airport Transfer Options Available Complete Immunization and Health Forms: https://nec.medicatconnect.com/ Enroll in Student Health Insurance: http://www2.crossagency.com/2020-2021/nec.php Submit Photo for Student Card Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores Pay Tuition and Fees: nec.flywire.com

Invoice will be available after 15/06/2021 for Fall semester 2021

After arrival

Attend Orientation Register for Classes Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable: http://pilgrim.nec.edu/portal

Details on how to pay in the New Student Enrollment Guide found using this link How to Pay: nec.flywire.com Health Screening: https://nec.medicatconnect.com/

How to apply

Application deadlines

Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: June 1 Graduate deadline is rolling depending on the time needed to obtain a visa.

Application documents required to receive an offer

Passport English Test Score University Transcript Proof of Degree Portfolio: MFA programs only CV or resume

Testing codes

TOEFL: 3657 SAT: 3657 ACT: 2513

Post-offer process

Confirmation deadlines

Fall: August 15 Spring: January 15 Summer: July 7 Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.

Preparing for arrival

Before arrival

Create Online Student Account Airport Transfer Options Available: https://www.facebook.com/groups/necinternational Enroll in Student Health Insurance Submit Photo for Student Card Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores Pay Tuition and Fees: nec.flywire.com

Invoice will be available after 15/06/2021 for Fall semester 2021 How to Pay: nec.flywire.com

After arrival

Attend Orientation Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable: http://pilgrim.nec.edu/portal

Details on how to pay in the New Student Enrollment Guide found using this link Health Screening: https://nec.medicatconnect.com/

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