New England College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
New England College is a private nonprofit institution located in Henniker, New Hampshire with approximately 1,022 undergraduate students enrolled. New England College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,972 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $44,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
New England College (NEC) is a private liberal arts college in Henniker, New Hampshire, United States. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. As of fall 2020, the college enrolled 4,327 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 96% acceptance rate means admission is rarely a barrier, and the median debt of $15,603 at graduation is relatively manageable, but a 31% graduation rate and 60% freshman retention rate suggest many students who start here don't finish. If you're self-directed, enjoy a small rural campus, and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, it may work, but those outcomes warrant a serious conversation about what support structures are in place before you commit.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,022 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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