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New England College

Henniker , New Hampshire , United States

National Ranking: 151-167

Founded: 1946
Establishment: University
Type: Private
Total Students: 4500+

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New England College

New England College in New Hampshire is an accredited, private, non-profit college founded in 1946. Originally established to serve the needs of servicemen and women attending college on the GI Bill after World War II, today NEC delivers programs of academic excellence to a diverse student body from all over the world.

Today, NEC serves over 5,000 undergraduate, graduate and online students annually. We offer more than 60 associate and bachelor’s degree programs, more than 20 master’s degree programs and a doctoral program, all delivered by dedicated and accomplished faculty in the liberal arts tradition and with an emphasis on experiential learning.

We are stronger than ever and so is our commitment to making higher education accessible for everyone who wants to pursue it: students who are the first in their families to attend college, students who are ready to achieve their full potential, students who are going back to school or charting a new course, students from every background.

NEC is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.Campus: Our campus in Henniker, New Hampshire, is 15 minutes from Concord (the State capital), 30 minutes from Manchester (the State’s largest city), and 90 minutes from Boston. This 220-acre campus is full of natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Programs: All our programs—over 60 associate and bachelor’s degrees, over 20 master’s degrees, and one doctoral degree program—are delivered in the liberal arts tradition. Our dedicated and accomplished faculty focus on giving students opportunities to live what they learn.

Students: Over 5,000 students from all over the world attend NEC. Our undergraduate student body represents 36% ethnic diversity, making NEC the most diverse college campus in New Hampshire.

Activities: There is always something to do at NEC! Free skiing and snowboarding at Pats Peak, award-winning NCAA III athletics teams, ropes courses, on campus trails, intramural sports, and more than 40 student clubs and organizations means you’ll have plenty of chances to meet new people and try new things.

Study Away: We believe that the world is your classroom, and our professor-led trips combine classroom learning and real-world application. You can travel around the world over winter or spring break at no extra cost. The trip is already included in your tuition.

Internships: Numerous internship opportunities in real-world jobs have allowed our students to live what they learn.

Ranking / Awards

College Factual, TopAccountingDegrees.com and Academic Influence name the College and its programs as top choices across 17 categories.

New England College (NEC) and its degree programs were recently named top choices in higher education by College Factual, TopAccountingDegrees.com, and Academic Influence. These organizations are committed to helping prospective students choose the best college fit by providing unbiased reviews and rankings.

College Factual evaluated and recognized NEC based on degree program quality, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction.
• Top-Ranked Business Administration Program for Veterans

TopAccountingDegrees.com selected NEC from among accredited colleges and universities with strong forensic accounting programs.
• Top Online Master’s in Forensic Accounting | #10

Academic Influence uses machine learning to measure the impact of top institutions around the world.
• Best Online Associate Degree Programs in New Hampshire | #2
• Best Online MBAs New Hampshire | #2
• Best Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity in New Hampshire | #2
• New Hampshire’s Best Online Master’s Degrees | #4
• Online Associate in Accounting | #6
• Online Associate in General Studies | #13
• Online Associate in Liberal Arts | #13
• Online Associate in Psychology | #13
• Online Associate in Business Administration | #15
• Online Associate in Emergency Management | #15
• Online Master’s in Project Management | #17
• Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration | #20

“These rankings by College Factual, TopAccountingDegrees.com and Academic Influence sum up who New England College is,” stated Dr. Wayne F. Lesperance, Jr., President of New England College. “We are a college founded for and deeply committed to veterans, but we also have one eye trained on the future of higher education with our suite of online programs and increasing online student population. No matter where our students start from, we meet them where they are.”

New England College and its programs recently appeared in four other “best of” lists. Forbes Advisor Education selected NEC as a best online college in New Hampshire, best online master’s degree in human services and best online master’s degree in international relations. Intelligent.com ranked NEC for best online colleges in New Hampshire, best colleges in New Hampshire and best online criminal justice degree programs. EduRank named NEC to its Best Universities in New Hampshire list. University HQ named NEC a best choice for MBA programs in New Hampshire, ACBSP-accredited MBA programs in New Hampshire and online associate degree in healthcare administration.