Best New Hampshire Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 10,165 students in New Hampshire (7 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
For New Hampshire community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include River Valley Community College and White Mountains Community College.
New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 16% (majority Hispanic and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(NH) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
White
84%
Two or more races
1%
Unknown
7%
New Hampshire All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked New Hampshire Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
River Valley Community College
Public
1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
| 694 students
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
| 649 students
Great Bay Community College
Public
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
| 1,565 students
Lakes Region Community College
Public
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
| 697 students
Manchester Community College
Public
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
| 2,263 students
Nashua Community College
Public
505 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 578-8900
| 1,352 students
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
| 2,945 students
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Community Colleges in New Hampshire (Closed)

School
Location
Students
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
| 145 students
23 Cataract Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-1234
| 224 students
3 Sundial Ave
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-6660
| 1,511 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in New Hampshire?
There are 7 community colleges serving 10,165 students in New Hampshire.
How much do community colleges cost in New Hampshire?
For New Hampshire community colleges, the average tuition 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 best top ranked community colleges in New Hampshire include River Valley Community College and White Mountains Community College.
What is community college diversity score in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New Hampshire?
Community colleges in New Hampshire are approximately 16% minority students (majority Hispanic and Black).

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