New England College is a private, four-year college based in rural Henniker, New Hampshire. This school began as a higher education institution for G.I. Bill students after World War II, and today houses 30 buildings. As mostly a residential college, New England College has several student organizations and 13 athletic teams. U.S. News & World Report ranks New England College as 31st in Northern Regional Colleges.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 1846
• Type – Private
• Undergraduate students Fall 2009 – 1,033
• Graduate/professional students Fall 2009 – 1,069
• Average class size – 11
• Fall 2008 Acceptance rate - 80%
• Application fee - $30
• 2009 - 2010 Tuition and Fees - $27,450 undergraduate, $9,144 graduate
Top Degrees Offered
Students can earn a New England College degree at the master, bachelor, or associate levels. Graduate degree offerings include the M.S. in Health Information Management, M.A. in Public Policy, M.A. in Professional Writing, Master of Education, M.F.A. in Creative Writing: Poetry, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Higher Education Administration, M.S. in Human Services, M.S. in Management, M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and M.S. in Sports & Recreation Management: Coaching. New England College offers 31 undergraduate majors with the most popular programs (highest enrollment) in education, business, and social sciences.
Accreditation
New England College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. In addition, the Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Physical Education programs have been granted specialized accreditation through the New Hampshire Department of Education.
Famous Alumni
Famous New England College alumni include Geena Davis, Ira Joe Fisher, Allen Steele, Jr., and Wallace Stickney.
