Lens covers 7 four-year colleges in New Hampshire, 3 public and 4 private. They range from New England College (1,022 undergraduates) to Southern New Hampshire University (163,164). Acceptance rates run from 5% to 100%, and 6 of the 7 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 7 four-year colleges in New Hampshire
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | 4,541 | 5% | $68,268 |
| Keene State College | Keene | 2,699 | 90% | $14,784 in-state · $26,840 out-of-state |
| New England College | Henniker | 1,022 | 92% | $41,938 |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth | 3,153 | 88% | $14,626 in-state · $25,566 out-of-state |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester | 2,087 | 78% | $48,920 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester | 163,164 | 100% | $17,200 |
| University of New Hampshire | Durham | 11,261 | 88% | $19,202 in-state · $39,852 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in New Hampshire admit at least half of applicants? 6 of the 7: Keene State College, New England College, Plymouth State University, Saint Anselm College, Southern New Hampshire University, University of New Hampshire (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in New Hampshire? Southern New Hampshire University is the largest, with 163,164 undergraduates, and New England College is the smallest, with 1,022 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in New Hampshire are public? 3 of the 7 are public and 4 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.