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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Hampshire

14 Schools Ranked
$28,193 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,443 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
15,591 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,825 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southern New Hampshire University to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Hampshire. SNHU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15,591 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at SNHU is $15,380. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,825 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

SNHU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Southern New Hampshire University Report

3,343 Total Awards
$18,962 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,761 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. This fairly large public school is located in Durham, New Hampshire, and it awarded 3,343 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $18,962 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNH. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,202. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,761 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNH does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Report

#3

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
1,384 Total Awards
$60,648 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,163 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Dartmouth College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New Hampshire. Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,384 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Dartmouth is $60,648. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Dartmouth accumulate an average of $17,163 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dartmouth does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Dartmouth College Report

#4

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire
842 Total Awards
$14,638 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,826 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Keene State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in Keene, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 842 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $14,638 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Keene State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,994. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,826 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Keene State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire
738 Total Awards
$14,492 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,546 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Plymouth State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New Hampshire. Located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 738 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Plymouth State is $14,492. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,432. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,546 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Plymouth State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Plymouth State University Report

#6

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire
563 Total Awards
$43,910 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,508 Avg Student Debt

Saint Anselm College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. St. Anselm College is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 563 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at St. Anselm College is $43,910. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,508 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at St. Anselm College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Saint Anselm College Report

#7

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
377 Total Awards
$7,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,484 Avg Student Debt

Granite State College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school handed out 377 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from New Hampshire who attend GSC full time pay an average of $7,791 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,015. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GSC accumulate an average of $28,484 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at GSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
331 Total Awards
$42,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,721 Avg Student Debt

Franklin Pierce University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Franklin Pierce University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Rindge, New Hampshire that handed out 331 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $42,100 to cover tuition and fees at Franklin Pierce. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,721 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Franklin Pierce does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
327 Total Awards
$28,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,321 Avg Student Debt

New England College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Henniker, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 327 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend NEC, expect to pay an average of $28,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NEC accumulate an average of $35,321 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

NEC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire
293 Total Awards
$35,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,887 Avg Student Debt

Rivier University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Rivier University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Nashua, New Hampshire that handed out 293 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,512 to cover tuition and fees at Rivier. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rivier accumulate an average of $28,887 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Rivier does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Manchester, New Hampshire
184 Total Awards
$15,785 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,556 Avg Student Debt

University of New Hampshire at Manchester landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. UNH Manchester is a public institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNH Manchester is $15,785. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,985. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,556 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that UNH Manchester does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Colby - Sawyer College

New London, New Hampshire
184 Total Awards
$44,930 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,607 Avg Student Debt

Colby - Sawyer College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Colby - Sawyer is a private not-for-profit institution located in New London, New Hampshire. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Colby - Sawyer does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $44,930. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Colby - Sawyer accumulate an average of $24,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Colby - Sawyer. In 2019-2020 about 11% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Colby - Sawyer College Report

#13

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Merrimack, New Hampshire
13 Total Awards

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and it awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts

Warner, New Hampshire
9 Total Awards
$24,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,263 Avg Student Debt

Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Magdalen College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Warner, New Hampshire. It awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Magdalen College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,000. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,263 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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