Colleges in New Hampshire

Colleges in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s motto, “Live Free or Die,” is an homage to the Revolutionary War and the state’s status as one of the original 13 colonies. The Granite State has largely warm, humid summers, contrasted by long, cold, and snowy winters, though the southeastern section experiences milder weather because of the Atlantic Ocean. Colleges in New Hampshire are scattered throughout the state, with Dartmouth College as the oldest and most selective. There are six colleges in the University System of New Hampshire, as well as 12 private institutions, which include four Catholic-affiliated 4-year colleges and universities. The primary industry supporting New Hampshire’s economy is Smart Manufacturing/High Technology (SMHT). When it comes to state attractions, Moose Alley, Castle in the Clouds, and the Currier Museum (including the Zimmerman House) rank highly.
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Dartmouth College

A top-ranked medical program and business school crown Dartmouth College’s liberal arts education. This Ivy League school, the second youngest but also the smallest, is located in Hanover, NH, where it’s easily the main attraction in town. 

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Dartmouth's quarter system has a way of packing you full of a lot of information in a short time. I have found that the ten week terms combined with the smaller number of classes being taken let's be do better work in the three classes I do take...

” – Alannah from Westerville, OH
Southern New Hampshire University

Originally conceived as a school of accounting and secretarial science, Southern New Hampshire University has grown to become a 4-year private university. SNHU confers bachelor’s degrees in more than 150 academic majors available both on campus and...

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snhu has helped change my life for the better. the courses are great and easy to understand. the teachers and advisors are all there to help.

” – felicia from smithfield, pa
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

The University of New Hampshire is a 4-year public school in New Hampshire’s seacoast region and the state’s flagship university campus. The largest university in the state, UNH is home to 11 schools and colleges granting bachelor’s degrees in over...

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they have a lot to offer no matter what your major or even if you are undecided. the campus has a lot of diversity and you can expect to meet a lot of different people. the campus is large and set in a quiet little town which is very proud to have...

” – Ciaira from Hillsboro, NH
Plymouth State University

At Plymouth State, you will actively learn with faculty and students, not just within your major but from diverse disciplines and with partners such as businesses and organizations, getting real-world, resume-boosting experience. The Plymouth State...

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I've only completed my first semester, but I've learned so much. I took a class called Environmental Geography. I knew that the world had it's problems, but this course really opened my eyes to the real problems of the world. I also took a course...

” – Esia from Hudson, NH
Keene State College

Keene State College is a 4-year public liberal arts college in southwest New Hampshire and a member of the University System of New Hampshire. Keene State confers bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic fields of study. Throughout the school year...

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It makes the transition from high school to college easier. It gives you a family away from home. Everyone is welcoming and wants to help you succeed.

” – Mikayla from Mansfield Center, CT
Saint Anselm College

Founded in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict, Saint Anselm College is a Catholic school in southeast New Hampshire and the third-oldest Catholic institution in New England. Saint Anselm grants undergraduate degrees in 45 academic majors dedicated...

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Great school which has many different options. Great professors that will help you out all the time. An amazing campus that is comfortable and has a lot of activities.

” – Ivan from Hooksett, NH
New England College

New England College (NEC) is an accredited, private, non-profit college founded in 1946 that offers on campus and online degrees for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. The main campus in Henniker, New Hampshire, features a quintessential...

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The people here at NEC are known for their competition on the court and on the books. Making it a great place for people with competitive edge in them

” – Orion - Jersey City, NJ
Colby-Sawyer College

Founded in 1837 in the Lake Sunapee Region of central New Hampshire, Colby-Sawyer College is a 4-year institution built on a liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. Conferring undergraduate degrees through the School of Arts and Sciences, the...

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You get out of it, what you put into it. it's one of those schools where you aren't competing for attention, so you can get a good education.

” – Devin from Cornish, NH
Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University is a small private institution based in rural Rindge, New Hampshire. The campus is surrounded by forests, wetlands, lakes, fields, and mountains, which are utilized for field work and ecology research. FPU operates multiple...

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From my meeting with some of the professors and sitting in on some classes I feel that the teachers will push you to learn. This school may not be Harvard but that may mean that the teachers care a little more about how smart you are, not just how...

” – Kate from Hopedale, MA
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Rivier University is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Catholic Church. Rivier is based in Nashua, New Hampshire, and offers online and on-campus programs that integrate Catholic values into applied academics.The school offers a...

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The professors are actually willing to go out of their way to help students learn.

” – China
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Granite State College is a public, 4-year institution established in Concord, New Hampshire, with satellite locations in Conway, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Rochester. GSC primarily serves adult students, offering flexible scheduling options...

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I really liked the Concord campus; the building was good-sized with a new interior. Beth and Jim helped me with choosing a degree program that fit my goals. I am looking forward to starting this fall.

” – Teacher Girl
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Nashua Community College is a 2-year community college in southeast New Hampshire. NCC is home to seven academic departments offering more than 30 associate degree programs in subjects such as Holistic Massage Therapy and Cybersecurity Networking. In...

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Northeast Catholic College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Warner, New Hampshire. Northeast Catholic College features a unique core curriculum, which focuses heavily on the Great Books and a number of other historical texts...

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Northeast Catholic College is a vibrantly Catholic and academically rigorous small college. It's beautifully located, has an active and amazing student body, and a true Catholic culture. I guess it's pretty much exactly what a Catholic college...

” – Cappex from Warren, MA
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The University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a regional UNH campus in the heart of the largest city in the state. UNH Manchester is home to 33 undergrad and graduate degree programs and its facilities house 16 labs and studios. In addition, the...

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This is a beautiful school in downtown Manchester. The class size is small and intimate. Because it is a commuter campus I will live at home and save money on room and board.

” – Laina from Weare, NH
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Great Bay Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses in eastern New Hampshire. GBCC confers associate degrees in 29 fields of study and is also home to 27 certificate-granting programs and the college’s Hospitality Management program...

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A great place to start your future. Perfect for exploring your future. The start of something great.

” – Jedidiah from Barnstead, NH
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With campus a short distance from the Merrimack River, Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a Catholic liberal arts college in southeast New Hampshire. Thomas More College offers a single liberal arts-based curriculum for all students founded in...

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Manchester Community College is a 2-year institution in southeast New Hampshire. MCC offers degrees and certificates in over 60 academic programs as well as several Service Learning courses that combine classroom instruction with community service...

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Originally founded as the New Hampshire Technical Institute, NHTI, Concord’s Community College is a 2-year institution in New Hampshire’s capital city. NHTI is home to 92 areas of study with 12 programs available entirely online. In addition to their...

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NHTI is a fantastic community college with a outstanding Nursing program.

The professors are very easy to work with and are supportive.

The clubs on campus make campus life for both residents and commuters a great time.

” – Steve from Penacook, NH
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River Valley Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and two extension sites in western New Hampshire. RVCC is home to five academic departments hosting 31 degree and certificate-granting programs. During every spring semester...

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River Valley is well equipped, wel staffed and dedicated to its students. My experience so far has been thorough and seamless, since application I feel graduation is on the horizon.

” – Brian from Charlestown, NH
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The University of New Hampshire School of Law is a legal institution in the state capital of Concord. UNH Law offers a JD program available on campus and a hybrid JD degree focusing on Intellectual Property Law that utilizes online courses. Thanks to...

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Established in 1967, Lakes Region Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Laconia, New Hampshire. With over 60 associate’s degree and certificate programs offered, LRCC provides students with programs that are designed...

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This is my first time in college I have been to, and it has been a pleasant and easy experience so far. I appreciate all the help I get on the things that I don't understand from the teachers. I am looking forward to graduate from this school.

” – Alfred from Gilford, NH
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With a main campus along the banks of the Androscoggin River, White Mountains Community College is a 2-year institution in New Hampshire’s north country. WMCC offers 22 associate degree fields of study and 27 certificate-granting programs. To provide...

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I have had a 4.0 in all of my classes and I could not have done it without the knowledge and understanding of the incredible instructors in this institution.

” – Cheryl from Clarksville, NH
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Founded by educational reformer Horace Mann, Antioch University New England is a progressive graduate institution in southern New Hampshire. AUNE offers 10 master degree programs founded in social and environmental justice as well as three doctoral...

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The St. Joseph School of Nursing is a 2-year Catholic nursing institution in southeast New Hampshire. St. Joseph offers associate degrees in Nursing with a curriculum that includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical credits. Students participate in...

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The Upper Valley Educators Institute is a teacher-training institution in western New Hampshire with a foundation in the philosophy of “learning by doing.” UVEI offers two experiential-based Teacher Internship and Principal Internship programs...

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