Nashua Community College
- 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 1,516 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 23%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,516 students
- In-state tuition: $6,912
- Out-state tuition: $15,072
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Nashua Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has grown by 95% over five years.
Nashua Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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 declined by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Nashua Community College diversity score of 0.43 is more than the state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,516 students
1,516 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
515 students
515 students
# Part-Time Students
1,001 students
1,001 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
380 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
74%
77%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.39
College Completion Rate
27%
27%
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$7,228
Source: 2020 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Nashua Community College is Manchester Community College (15.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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