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Colleges and Universities in New Hampshire
24 degree-granting colleges and universities in New Hampshire that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges24
- Public1410 private
- Four-year168 two-year
- Online programs17Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in New Hampshire: Business Administration (19), Nursing (17), Criminal Justice (15), English and Professional Writing (15), Psychology (15), Human Services and Counseling (15).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch University-New England | Keene | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Colby-Sawyer College | New London | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Franklin Pierce University | Rindge | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Great Bay Community College | Portsmouth | Public | Two-year | No |
| Keene State College | Keene | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Lakes Region Community College | Laconia | Public | Two-year | No |
| Manchester Community College | Manchester | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Nashua Community College | Nashua | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| New England College | Henniker | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| NHTI-Concord's Community College | Concord | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| River Valley Community College | Claremont | Public | Two-year | No |
| Rivier University | Nashua | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| St Joseph School of Nursing | Nashua | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | Merrimack | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Manchester | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | Manchester | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law | Concord | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University System of New Hampshire System Office | Concord | Public | Four-year | No |
| White Mountains Community College | Berlin | Public | Two-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in New Hampshire: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has 24 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in New Hampshire?
14 public, 10 private nonprofit and 0 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in New Hampshire?
8 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Great Bay Community College, Lakes Region Community College, Manchester Community College, Nashua Community College, NHTI-Concord's Community College, and River Valley Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in New Hampshire?
16 four-year colleges and universities, and 15 schools in New Hampshire offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in New Hampshire offer online programs?
17 colleges in New Hampshire reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the most colleges?
Manchester (5), Nashua (3), Concord (3), Keene (2), and New London (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in New Hampshire?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in New Hampshire are Business Administration (19 schools), Nursing (17 schools), Criminal Justice (15 schools), English and Professional Writing (15 schools), Psychology (15 schools), and Human Services and Counseling (15 schools).
How do I find a college in New Hampshire that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to New Hampshire and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of New Hampshire colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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