# New England College (NEC)

Private nonprofit college in Henniker, NH. IPEDS ID 182980.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-england-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/new-england-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 92% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $26,972 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 35%; beats 0% of NH colleges and 18% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $42,092; beats 0% of NH colleges and 17% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,603

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,598 |
| 30-48k | $24,340 |
| 48-75k | $26,238 |
| 75-110k | $28,741 |
| 110k+ | $28,249 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.22 years on average (26% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $42,092 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,598 | $108,024 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $24,340 | $102,715 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $26,238 | $110,724 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $28,741 | $121,287 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $28,249 | $119,211 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $59,350
- Tuition and fees: $41,938
- Housing and meals: $17,014; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,841 applicants, 2,720 admitted, 234 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 92%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 96%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (48 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $45,086 | $63,909 | $27,791 |
| Accounting | not reported | $62,412 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $45,575 | $59,998 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $50,213 | $56,864 | $46,569 |
| Biology | not reported | $55,222 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $42,656 | $48,488 | $38,285 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | $46,270 | $43,585 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $45,694 | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | $42,056 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Outdoor Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $104,270 (NH), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $71,640 (NH), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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