For the 2023 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 White Mountains Community College and River Valley Community College.
New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 15% (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
85%
Two or more races
1%
Unknown
6%

Top Ranked New Hampshire Community Colleges (2023)
College
Location
Students
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
| 649 students
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
| 1,565 students
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
| 2,945 students
Community Colleges in New Hampshire (Closed)
School
Location
Students
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
| 145 students
Mount Washington College (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
3 Sundial Ave
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-6660
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 White Mountains Community College and River Valley Community College.
What is community college diversity score in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire community college are approximately 15% minority students (majority Hispanic and Black).
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