Chester College Of New England
School Notes Overview:
Chester College of New England is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher education that offers the Bachelor of Arts degree. The College grants the Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography and Media Arts, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Interdisciplinary Arts and Communication Arts major....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Rockingham County, NH | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 200 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 25 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 225 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 135 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 85% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 40% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $4,500 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 22% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,400 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 69% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,394 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 85% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $8,622 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- At Chester College of New England, we offer majors focused on the visual or language arts. The College is located in Chester, New Hampshire, in a natural New England setting yet close to three cities rich in history and culture: Manchester, Portsmouth, and Boston.
- The enrollment here is very small, by design. The student/teacher ratio is ten to one; in all of your classes you will receive individual instruction. Everyone on campus will know you: the professors, the students, the staff, even the President of the College.
- Our degree programs prepare graduates for real success in two worlds - the artistic and the professional. Upon graduating you can enter the work force confident of your highly developed professional skills, as well as of those important interpersonal and critical thinking skills. The Chester College of New England focus on the applied arts helps in the commercial arts world.
- Chester College of New England is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission.
- Profile last updated: 10/01/2009.
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This year, the spread of H1N1 flu has forced college administrators to put in place emergency plans to prevent cases from spreading rapidly. - Honorable mention ... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
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DOVER — Nicole Ferola has become an intern at the Upper Valley Educators Institute in Lebanon to fulfill a dream of becoming an art teacher. She lives in Dover and was educated at Chester College of New England and has worked for seven years as a graphic designer. - UNH researcher receives presidential award (Portsmouth Herald)
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DURHAM and#8212; University of New Hampshire professor Frederick Short was co-recipient of the Coastal America Partnership Award and#8212; the only environmental award of its kind given by the U.S. president and#8212; for his contributions to a project that...
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