New England College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,108

6.56% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$30,558

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.95%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

5,952 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,806

91.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.9%

99 Graduates

About

New England College is a higher education institution located in Merrimack County, NH. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New England College were Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration (193 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (165 degrees), and Security & Loss Prevention Services (48 degrees).

In 2021, 1,061 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New England College. 41.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (362 degrees), 5.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (67 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New England College is $27,108, which is $3,924 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New England College is $27,108, which is $3,924 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,558.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending New England College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,108

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New England College was $27,108. The cost of tuition at New England College is $3,924 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New England College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,558

2021 Value

4.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New England College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,558. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New England College grew by 4.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of New England College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,285

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New England College was of $15,285 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.19% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New England College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at New England College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16.2% with respect to 2020, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New England College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.95%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New England College was 4.95%, which represents 53 out of the 1071 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

New England College received 5,952 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.9% annual growth. Out of those 5,952 applicants, 5,951 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 3,806 students enrolled at New England College in 2021.

New England College has an overall enrollment yield of 3.55%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,951

Accepted Out of 5,952

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New England College was 100% (5,951 admissions from 5,952 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 96.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.9%, while admissions declined by −10.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of New England College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

New England College had a total enrollment of 3,806 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New England College is 3,488 students and the part-time enrollment is 318. This means that 91.6% of students enrolled at New England College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New England College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.9% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 1.66% Two or More Races, 0.788% Asian, 0.289% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0788% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New England College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.8%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Black or African American Female (8.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (6.99%), followed by White Male (5.35%) and Black or African American Female (0.777%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New England College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,806 students. The full-time enrollment at New England College is 3,488 and the part-time enrollment is 318. This means that 91.6% of students enrolled at New England College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New England College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New England College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), New England College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New England College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
987 enrolled students
Black or African American
232 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
152 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New England College is 25.9% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 1.66% Two or More Races, 0.788% Asian, 0.289% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0788% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 319 students (8.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 185 fewer women than men received degrees from New England College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New England College is white (362 degrees awarded). There were 5.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (67 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New England College is Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration (193 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (165 degrees) and Security & Loss Prevention Services (48 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New England College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (387 degrees awarded), Protective Services (97 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New England College are Software developers (521,255 people), Other managers (274,762 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (242,241 people), Postsecondary teachers (153,318 people), and Police officers (141,384 people).

The most specialized majors at New England College in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (387 degrees awarded), Protective Services (97 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (59 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New England College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at New England College are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (387 degrees awarded), Protective Services (97 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (59 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New England College are Computer Systems Design (654,272 people), Elementary & secondary schools (552,704 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,528 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (371,135 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (214,066 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New England College.

Most Common (2021)

Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration
193 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
165 degree-majors awarded
Security & Loss Prevention Services
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at New England College was Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration with 193 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at New England College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

623

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

438

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 623 degrees were awarded to men at New England College, which is 1.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (438).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New England College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 150 degrees were awarded to men at New England College in Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration, which is 3.49 times more than the 43 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded to men at New England College in Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration, which is 0.287 times less than the 150 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% of students graduating from New England College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New England College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.07% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
362 degrees awarded
Black or African American
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New England College is white (362 degrees awarded). There were 5.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (67 degrees).

9.43% of degree recipients (100 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
206 degrees awarded
White Male
156 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New England College is white female (206 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (156 degrees).

Operations

New England College has an endowment valued at nearly $32.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.37M (19.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, New England College had a total salary expenditure of 60.8M. New England College employs 24 Professors, 24 Assistant professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at New England College are Female Professor (14), Male Assistant professor (13), and Male Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New England College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

Endowment

$32.4M

2021 Endowment

24.2%

growth from 2020

New England College has an endowment valued at about $32.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of New England College grew 24.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New England College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.7M

2021 Salaries

4.58%

decline from 2020

In 2021, New England College paid a median of $22.7M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($60.8M) and a 4.58% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, New England College paid a total of $4.42M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New England College were Professor with 24 employees, Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Associate professor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New England College were Office and Administrative Support with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New England College was Female Professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New England College.