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25 Colleges
$80,970 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$27,570 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

New Hampshire ranked #33 in the nation for degrees handed out in 2021. Around 41,181 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $20,243 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $25,613 a year.

An estimated 61% of college students in New Hampshire take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,893 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 134,345 students at SNHU in total, 111,599 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 34,316 are full-time. It takes the average SNHU undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

50% of SNHU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,216 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SNHU is $38,345.

Public Public vs. Private
$19,024 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is 14,348, of which 11,787 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,382 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at UNH is 87%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Approximately 62% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,429 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNH is $52,890.

#3

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$62,430 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,292 students at Dartmouth in total, 4,170 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,169 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Dartmouth is 98%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Only 6% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 50% are men and 50% are women.

46% of Dartmouth students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,445 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $78,452 during the early-career years.

#4

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$14,492 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
80% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Plymouth State University is 4,491, of which 3,739 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,565 are full-time. It takes the average Plymouth State undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

Approximately 80% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,823 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,894 during the early-career years.

#5

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,054 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,774 undergraduates at NEC, of which 1,644 are full-time, and there are 4,483 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NEC is 4.3 years.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

78% of NEC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,513 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,244 during the early-career years.

#6

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$14,638 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,210 students at Keene State in total, 3,096 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,982 are full-time. For undergraduates at Keene State, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

74% of Keene State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $10,021 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Keene State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,357 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$7,806 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,608 undergraduates at GSC, of which 793 are full-time, and there are 1,879 students altogether. It takes the average GSC undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,343 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GSC is $40,196.

#8

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,296 undergraduates at Rivier, of which 868 are full-time, and there are 2,178 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Rivier is 4.2 years.

About 84% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

Approximately 83% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,936 a year. Rivier has a 1.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,508 during the early-career years.

#9

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$45,340 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Saint Anselm College is 2,019, which includes 2,005 full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at St. Anselm College, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

Approximately 72% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,159 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from St. Anselm College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,952 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,155 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Franklin Pierce University is 1,928, of which 1,436 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,277 are full-time. For undergraduates at Franklin Pierce, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

78% of Franklin Pierce students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,358 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Franklin Pierce is $45,422.

#11

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$7,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,945 students at NHTI in total, 979 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,025 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from NHTI with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,684 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Antioch University - New England

Keene, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

Antioch University - New England has a 1.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Antioch University - New England is $41,333.

#13

Manchester Community College

Manchester, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$7,090 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 676 full-time undergraduates at MCC, and 2,263 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 41% of students at MCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,738 a year. MCC has a 3.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,433 during the early-career years.

#14

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$7,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,565 students at Great Bay Community College in total, 458 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 40% of students at Great Bay Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,241 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Great Bay Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,230 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Nashua Community College

Nashua, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$7,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 455 full-time undergraduates at Nashua Community College, and 1,352 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

34% of Nashua Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,405 a year. Nashua Community College has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Nashua Community College is $34,748.

#16

Colby - Sawyer College

New London, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,164 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Colby - Sawyer College is 910, of which 878 students are undergraduates and of those, 811 are full-time. For undergraduates at Colby - Sawyer, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 28% are men and 72% are women.

Roughly 82% of students at Colby - Sawyer take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,584 a year. Colby - Sawyer has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,607 during the early-career years.

#17

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Manchester, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$15,804 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 704 undergraduates at UNH Manchester, of which 589 are full-time, and there are 717 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNH Manchester is 4.3 years.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,182 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNH Manchester is $52,890.

#18

River Valley Community College

Claremont, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$6,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 694 students at NH Community Technical College - Claremont in total, 127 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Roughly 37% of students at NH Community Technical College - Claremont take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,688 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,747 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private

The student loan default rate of 1.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UNH Franklin Pierce with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $52,890 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Lakes Region Community College

Laconia, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$6,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lakes Region Community College is 697, which includes 226 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,054 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,593 during the early-career years.

#21

White Mountains Community College

Berlin, New Hampshire
Public Public vs. Private
$7,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 649 students at White Mountains Community College in total, 211 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Roughly 63% of students at White Mountains Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,208 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,624 during the early-career years.

#22

Upper Valley Educators Institute

Lebanon, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

#23

St Joseph School of Nursing

Nashua, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,764 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at St Joseph School of Nursing is 92, which includes 44 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

#24

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Merrimack, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
80% Freshmen Loans

There are 80 full-time undergraduates at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, and 80 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 80% of students at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,281 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is $35,137.

#25

Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts

Warner, New Hampshire
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 71 students at Magdalen College in total, 71 are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Magdalen College, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 49% of accepted students are men, and 51% are women.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,096 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

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