For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 21,187 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 California include St Joseph School of Nursing.
New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 33%, with the majority being Hispanic or Asian and the student-teacher ratio is 19:1.
Top Ranked New Hampshire Community Colleges (2025-26)
College
Location
Quick Facts
St Joseph School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
5 Woodward Ave
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
Enrollment: 109 students Minority enrollment: 93%
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
Enrollment: 3,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $7,104 Out-state tuition: $15,264 Minority enrollment: 28%
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Enrollment: 1,700 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $6,642 Out-state tuition: $14,802 Minority enrollment: 30%
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Enrollment: 5,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $6,848 Out-state tuition: $15,008 Minority enrollment: 35%
Nashua Community College
Public
505 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 578-8900
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 578-8900
Enrollment: 2,980 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $6,912 Out-state tuition: $15,072 Minority enrollment: 39%
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Enrollment: 4,744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $6,960 Out-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 32%
1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
Enrollment: 1,818 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $6,855 Out-state tuition: $15,015 Minority enrollment: 27%
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
Enrollment: 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $7,344 Out-state tuition: $15,504 Minority enrollment: 28%
Community Colleges in New Hampshire (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
Enrollment: 145 students Minority enrollment: 33%
23 Cataract Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-1234
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-1234
Enrollment: 224 students
Mount Washington College (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
3 Sundial Ave
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-6660
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-6660
Enrollment: 1,511 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Private-state tuition: $9,000 Minority enrollment: 23%
Overview
This State (NH)
Total Faculty
145 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,935 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
# Full-Time Students
276 students
# Part-Time Students
1,659 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,659 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
6%
% Black
3%
% White
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
% Unknown races
16%
Diversity Score
0.52
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
75%
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 21,187 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.
What is community college diversity score in New Hampshire?
Community colleges in New Hampshire have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New Hampshire?
Community colleges in New Hampshire have approximately 33% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Asian.
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