New England College
NEC
Henniker, New Hampshire 03242
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
New England College is a private institution in Henniker with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 980 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
31% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,092 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,299.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Founded in 1946, New England College was established to serve the needs of servicemen and women attending college on the G.
- •In 1970, the college purchased the Tortington Park School for Girls in Arundel, in the English county of West Sussex.
- •In 2023, New England College closed the Manchester campus and moved all remaining students to the main campus in Henniker.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Decision by December 31
Regular Decision
rolling
Decision by rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,603
Academics
Programs (105)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
60%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NH state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Compact campus along the Contoocook River in small town setting
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Pat's Peak Ski Area
Local ski mountain popular with students
Contoocook Riverwalkable
River running through campus, popular for kayaking
Downtown Hennikerwalkable
Small New England town center with shops and restaurants
Mount Kearsarge
Hiking mountain with panoramic views
Days out near Henniker
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