·Private nonprofit·Est. 1946
New England College, founded in 1946 and nestled on a picturesque 225-acre campus in Henniker, New Hampshire, is a private nonprofit institution offering a distinctive blend of undergraduate and graduate education. With nearly 3,000 students across on-campus and online programs, NEC provides a uniquely personalized educational experience anchored in experiential learning, community engagement, and professional development. Undergraduate programs span business, criminal justice, psychology, environmental science, animal science, and social work, while an extensive graduate division offers 59 programs including an MBA, a Doctorate of Education (EdD), and specialized master's degrees in health informatics, human services, and applied data sciences. NEC has earned recognition for social mobility and top athletics programming, and attracts students from more than 28 countries worldwide. The college's rural New Hampshire setting provides a close-knit campus community while remaining within reach of major New England cities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$43,484
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $41,938
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
