Best colleges in New Hampshire

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New Hampshire is home to a vast array of educational opportunities. of the 21 post-secondary institutions, including 7 universities and 7 technical community colleges, anyone can find their place in New Hampshire college life. Students who hope to reside in New Hampshire post-graduation will enjoy an abundance of options, including Mainstay Technologies, Thinksound, and Presstek – all of which make technology majors among some of the most popular study concentrations in the state. In 2006, New Hampshire was ranked 3rd in the U.S. for best quality of life and 6th for having the happiest students.

During your down time, there's plenty to enjoy in The Granite State. Check out Santa's Village – a whole Christmas experience that starts every year on Memorial Day weekend. It comes complete with a water park when you're ready to combine cooling off in the summer with some majorly festive fun. Mount Washington Cruises are also popular, giving you a beautiful view of New Hampshire's most beloved landscapes and sights. Finally, when it's time to unwind, kick back at the Buck Rub Pub in Pittsburg, or the Black Brimmer in Manchester. What New Hampshire lacks in size, it more than makes up for in collegiate opportunities.

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Best Four Year Universities in New Hampshire

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
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Dartmouth College offers 122 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 1,908 students graduated with students earning 1,050 Bachelor's degrees, 648 Master's degrees, and 210 Doctoral degrees.

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 514 students graduated with students earning 514 Bachelor's degrees.

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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus offers 225 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small suburb. In 2022, 3,729 students graduated with students earning 2,727 Bachelor's degrees, 770 Master's degrees, 113 Certificates, 98 Doctoral degrees, and 21 Associate's degrees.

Magdalen College
Warner, NH

Magdalen College offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 23 students graduated with students earning 17 Bachelor's degrees, and 6 Associate's degrees.

Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH

Colby-Sawyer College offers 33 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 191 students graduated with students earning 155 Bachelor's degrees, 20 Associate's degrees, and 16 Master's degrees.

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 16 students graduated with students earning 16 Bachelor's degrees.

Keene State College offers 96 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 760 students graduated with students earning 720 Bachelor's degrees, 36 Master's degrees, and 4 Certificates.

University of New Hampshire at Manchester offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 185 students graduated with students earning 183 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Associate's degrees.

Rivier University
Nashua, NH

Rivier University offers 85 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 677 students graduated with students earning 275 Bachelor's degrees, 260 Master's degrees, 116 Associate's degrees, 18 Certificates, and 8 Doctoral degrees.

Franklin Pierce University offers 99 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 532 students graduated with students earning 334 Bachelor's degrees, 102 Master's degrees, 78 Doctoral degrees, 14 Certificates, and 4 Associate's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in New Hampshire

White Mountains Community College offers 45 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 136 students graduated with students earning 89 Associate's degrees, and 47 Certificates.

Lakes Region Community College offers 42 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 114 students graduated with students earning 110 Associate's degrees, and 4 Certificates.

Nashua Community College offers 48 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 223 students graduated with students earning 211 Associate's degrees, and 12 Certificates.

Manchester Community College offers 60 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 368 students graduated with students earning 330 Associate's degrees, and 38 Certificates.

River Valley Community College offers 33 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 172 students graduated with students earning 117 Associate's degrees, and 55 Certificates.

St Joseph School of Nursing offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 57 students graduated with students earning 57 Associate's degrees.

NHTI-Concord's Community College offers 90 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying town. In 2022, 563 students graduated with students earning 513 Associate's degrees, and 50 Certificates.

Great Bay Community College offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small suburb. In 2022, 249 students graduated with students earning 242 Associate's degrees, and 7 Certificates.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Dartmouth College Logo Dartmouth College Hanover, NH
5/5
11 : 1 6,744
Saint Anselm College Logo Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH
5/5
13 : 1 1,977
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Logo University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH
4/5
20 : 1 13,953
Magdalen College Logo Magdalen College Warner, NH
5/5
8 : 1 59
Colby-Sawyer College Logo Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH
5/5
18 : 1 943