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Best New Hampshire Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 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)

College
Location
Students
St Joseph School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
5 Woodward Ave
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
| 109 students
Great Bay Community College
Public
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
| 3,484 students
Lakes Region Community College
Public
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
| 1,700 students
Manchester Community College
Public
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
| 5,080 students
Nashua Community College
Public
505 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 578-8900
| 2,980 students
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
| 4,744 students
River Valley Community College
Public
1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
| 1,818 students
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
| 1,272 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

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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