NHTI-Concord's Community College Photo - NHTI's Student Center, Wellness Center and Library, on the Quad

Best New Hampshire Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 9,626 students in New Hampshire (7 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in New Hampshire is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in New Hampshire include St Joseph School of Nursing.
Minority enrollment is 30%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.

Top-Ranked New Hampshire Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
St Joseph School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
5 Woodward Ave
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
Enrollment: 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Great Bay Community College
Public
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
Enrollment: 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $7,104 Out-state tuition: $15,264 Minority enrollment: 26%
Lakes Region Community College
Public
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Enrollment: 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,642 Out-state tuition: $14,802 Minority enrollment: 24%
Manchester Community College
Public
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Enrollment: 2,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $6,848 Out-state tuition: $15,008 Minority enrollment: 33%
Nashua Community College
Public
505 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 578-8900
Enrollment: 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $6,912 Out-state tuition: $15,072 Minority enrollment: 37%
NHTI-Concord's Community College
NHTI-Concord's Community College Photo - NHTI's Student Center, Wellness Center and Library, on the Quad
Public
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Enrollment: 2,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,960 Out-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 28%
River Valley Community College
Public
1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
Enrollment: 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $6,855 Out-state tuition: $15,015 Minority enrollment: 26%
White Mountains Community College
Public
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
Enrollment: 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $7,344 Out-state tuition: $15,504 Minority enrollment: 23%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in New Hampshire

Community Colleges in New Hampshire (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
Enrollment: 145 students Minority enrollment: 33%
23 Cataract Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-1234
Enrollment: 224 students
3 Sundial Ave
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-6660
Enrollment: 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Private-state tuition: $9,000 Minority enrollment: 23%

Overview

This State (NH)
Total Faculty
58 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
# Full-Time Students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
173 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
785 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
246 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
9%
% Black
4%
% White
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
% Unknown races
10%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,095
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,196
Acceptance Rate
73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in New Hampshire?
There are 8 community colleges serving 9,626 students in New Hampshire.
How much do community colleges cost in New Hampshire?
The average tuition for community colleges in New Hampshire is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked community colleges in New Hampshire include St Joseph School of Nursing.
How diverse are community colleges in New Hampshire?
Community colleges in New Hampshire have approximately 30% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.

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