Nashua Community College

505 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • The New Hampshire Community Technical College System is committed to providing comprehensive, market-driven, accessible, quality programs of higher education that respond to the needs of students, businesses, and communities.

School Highlights

Nashua Community College serves 2,980 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 33%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,980 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,912
  • Out-state tuition: $15,072
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Nashua Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Nashua Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
145 staff
145 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Nashua Community College has grown by 96% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Nashua Community College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 38% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,980 students
1,935 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
434 students
276 students
# Part-Time Students
2,546 students
1,659 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
298 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
434 students
276 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,659 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
6%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
61%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
15%
16%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$36,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,912 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,072 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,912
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,072
$15,095
Tuition Notes
$215 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,999
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$7,196
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The New Hampshire Community Technical College System includes four Colleges on eight campuses as well as several satellite campuses, with location across the state. New Hampshire Community Technical College at Nashua seeks to meet the region's educational needs through a comprehensive program of transfer, technical, business and industry specific programs. Students may select from the various associate degree options offered in the Arts and Sciences leading to transfer in baccalaureate programs at a four-year college or university. Students seeking more immediate employment after two years or less may elect Associate Degree or Certificate programs in our varied technical fields. New Hampshire Community Technical College at Nashua has a lot of opportunities for students to become involved in activities, clubs, community service, sports, or other organizations. Each club gets an annual budget and that money can be used for trips, materials, conferences, training, activities, community service or anything the students wish to spend the money on. The Student Senate also financially supports additional on-or-off campus activities. All clubs and activities are open to any and all students that wish to participate.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John - Drafting - 1972 -
    • Phillip - Liberal Arts - 2013 -

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nashua Community College cost?
Nashua Community College's tuition is approximately $6,912 for In-State students and $15,072 for Out-State students.
What schools are Nashua Community College often compared to?
Nashua Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Community College by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Nashua Community College?
Nashua Community College famous alumni include: John - Drafting - 1972 and Phillip - Liberal Arts - 2013.
What is Nashua Community College's ranking?
Nashua Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Hampshire for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,980 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,912
  • Out-state tuition: $15,072
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New Hampshire public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Nashua Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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