Colleges in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is home to 28 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for ski resort access and small college towns, New Hampshire offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
28 total in New HampshireSouthern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University is a private 4-year institution in Manchester, NH. Enrollment: ~163,164 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,000/year.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Durham, NH. Enrollment: ~11,261 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,760/year.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is a private 4-year institution in Hanover, NH. Enrollment: ~4,541 students. Admissions are highly selective (5% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,953/year.
Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University is a public 4-year institution in Plymouth, NH. Enrollment: ~3,153 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,810/year.
Keene State College
Keene State College is a public 4-year institution in Keene, NH. Enrollment: ~2,699 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,110/year.
Saint Anselm College
Saint Anselm College is a private 4-year institution in Manchester, NH. Enrollment: ~2,087 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,550/year.
Rivier University
Rivier University is a private 4-year institution in Nashua, NH. Enrollment: ~1,231 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,412/year.
New England College
New England College is a private 4-year institution in Henniker, NH. Enrollment: ~1,022 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $39,390/year.
Franklin Pierce University
Franklin Pierce University is a private 4-year institution in Rindge, NH. Enrollment: ~992 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,100/year.
Colby-Sawyer College
Colby-Sawyer College is a private 4-year institution in New London, NH. Enrollment: ~771 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $45,454/year.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a public 4-year institution in Manchester, NH. Enrollment: ~443 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,350/year.
Harmony Health Care Institute
Harmony Health Care Institute is a 4-year institution in Merrimack, NH. Enrollment: ~153 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate).
NHTI-Concord's Community College
NHTI-Concord's Community College is a public 2-year institution in Concord, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $14,700/year.
White Mountains Community College
White Mountains Community College is a public 2-year institution in Berlin, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $14,700/year.
River Valley Community College
River Valley Community College is a public 2-year institution in Claremont, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $14,700/year.
Lakes Region Community College
Lakes Region Community College is a public 2-year institution in Laconia, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $14,700/year.
Manchester Community College
Manchester Community College is a public 2-year institution in Manchester, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $14,700/year.
Nashua Community College
Nashua Community College is a public 2-year institution in Nashua, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $14,700/year.
Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College is a public 2-year institution in Portsmouth, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $14,700/year.
Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth
Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth is a 4-year institution in Portsmouth, NH.
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts is a 4-year institution in Nashua, NH.
Magdalen College
Magdalen College is a private 4-year institution in Warner, NH.
St Joseph School of Nursing
St Joseph School of Nursing is a private 2-year institution in Nashua, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $20,750/year.
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a private 4-year institution in Merrimack, NH. Out-of-state tuition: $25,200/year.
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