New Hampshire Colleges
New Hampshire ranked #36 in the nation for degrees handed out in 2019. Around 36,538 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $19,767 per year to get their degree at a college in New Hampshire, while out of state students will pay an average of $24,771 per year.
About 74% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $7,023 per year.
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There are 90,955 students at SNHU in total, 19,935 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average SNHU undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.
62% of SNHU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,511 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SNHU is $38,900.
The total student population at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is 15,363, of which 12,677 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.
Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,152 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,400 during the early-career years.
There are 4,360 full-time undergraduates at Dartmouth, and 6,509 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at Dartmouth is 96%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.
The acceptance rate at Dartmouth is 10%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 50% of accepted students are men, and 50% are women.
Roughly 44% of students at Dartmouth take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,195 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
Students who graduate from Dartmouth with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 3,971 full-time undergraduates at Plymouth State, and 5,046 students altogether. For undergraduates at Plymouth State, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.
About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 47% of accepted students are men, and 53% are women.
Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,135 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
Students who graduate from Plymouth State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 3,866 students at Keene State in total, 3,624 of which are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Keene State, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.
About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.
Roughly 75% of students at Keene State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,388 a year. Keene State has a 3.7% 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 $33,900 during the early-career years.
There are 1,652 full-time undergraduates at NHTI, and 3,666 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Roughly 66% of students at NHTI take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,207 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NHTI is $31,600.
There are 1,811 full-time undergraduates at NEC, and 2,832 students altogether. It takes the average NEC undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.
Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.
86% of NEC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,010 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NEC is $28,500.
There are 908 full-time undergraduates at Rivier, and 2,431 students altogether. It takes the average Rivier undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 68%. Around 25% of accepted students are men, and 75% are women.
Roughly 94% of students at Rivier take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,118 a year. Rivier has a 4.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Rivier with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at Franklin Pierce University is 2,303, of which 1,563 students are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Franklin Pierce College, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.
About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.
Roughly 85% of students at Franklin Pierce College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $14,300 a year. Franklin Pierce College has a 4.9% 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 $34,100 during the early-career years.
The total student population at Granite State College is 2,019, of which 807 students are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at GSC is 4.0 years.
Approximately 74% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,828 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.7% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,200 during the early-career years.
There are 1,964 students at St. Anselm College in total, 1,926 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average St. Anselm College undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Around 43% of accepted students 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 $8,934 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% 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 $49,000 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 770 full-time undergraduates at New Hampshire State Trade School, and 2,766 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,347 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.8% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from New Hampshire State Trade School with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,200 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 1,846 students at Great Bay Community College in total, 612 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
46% of Great Bay Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,936 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.2% is close to the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Great Bay Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,500 during the early-career years.
The total student population at Nashua Community College is 1,791, of which 573 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,763 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,000 during the early-career years.
The total student population at White Mountains Community College is 698, of which 236 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.
Roughly 66% of students at White Mountains Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,869 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from White Mountains Community College is $28,400.
There are 995 students at Colby - Sawyer in total, 920 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Colby - Sawyer undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.
Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.
Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,965 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
Students who graduate from Colby - Sawyer with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 758 students at UNH Manchester in total, 575 of which are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNH Manchester is 4.2 years.
About 61% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.
62% of UNH Manchester students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,469 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,400 during the early-career years.
There are 859 students at NH Community Technical College - Claremont in total, 190 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.
Roughly 38% of students at NH Community Technical College - Claremont take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,478 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from NH Community Technical College - Claremont with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,500 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 827 students at New Hampshire Community Technical College-Laconia in total, 387 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
74% of New Hampshire Community Technical College-Laconia students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,613 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from New Hampshire Community Technical College-Laconia is $32,300.
There are 113 students at Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health in total, 104 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
65% of Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,256 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,100 during the early-career years.
There are 80 full-time undergraduates at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett, and 155 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
Approximately 97% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,834 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
Students who graduate from Empire Beauty School-Hooksett with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $20,000 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
Students who graduate from University of New Hampshire School of Law with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 122 students at Empire Beauty School-Somersworth in total, 87 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.
Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,831 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.0% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Empire Beauty School-Somersworth is $20,100.
Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics-Paul Mitchell Partner School
There are 93 full-time undergraduates at Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics-Paul Mitchell Partner School, and 127 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
65% of Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics-Paul Mitchell Partner School students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,337 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.8% is close to the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics-Paul Mitchell Partner School with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $22,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.
Other New Hampshire Colleges
| Rank | School | Yearly Graduations |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | St Joseph School of Nursing | 57 |
| 27 | Harmony Health Care Institute | 48 |
| 28 | Laird Institute of Spa Therapy | 43 |
| 29 | Empire Beauty School-Laconia | 37 |
| 30 | Continental Academie of Hair Design-Hudson | 33 |
| 31 | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | 25 |
| 32 | New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts | 24 |
| 33 | Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts | 23 |
| 34 | Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth | 22 |
| 34 | Upper Valley Educators Institute | 22 |
| 36 | Keene Beauty Academy | 20 |
| 37 | New England School of Hair Design | 14 |
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