New England College

New England College, often referred to as NEC, is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning residing in Henniker, New Hampshire. It is committed to providing exceptional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to a diversity of learners. It is dedicated to providing a positive learning environment that is both supportive and collaborative. Its mission is to maintain a supportive and creative academic community that pushes students to change both themselves and the world.

All programs are grounded in the liberal arts tradition and they challenge students to reach their maximum potential. The values of the college include: creative and innovative tactics to all tasks, self-respect in the development of academic, physical, social, and personal abilities, collaborative relationships within the community, respect for diversity in the world, value of beauty and elegance, ethical and responsible actions, investigation of social justice, pursuit of ecological sustainability, and continuous value of lifelong learning. New England College strives to become a highly respected and sought after small institution in the state of New Hampshire that is recognized for its innovative and experiential education. Its programs feature a robust curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning. Instructors incorporate hands-on experience in all courses to prepare students for real-life situations in future careers.

NEC offers eight associate degrees, 37 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's degrees, and one doctoral degree program. The programs are generally split into four divisions: art and humanities, education, management, and natural and social sciences. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to one. Faculty members are committed to natural and civic environments and engaged and experiential teaching principles and practices. The experiences in the classroom are connected to the real world and faculty use various modes of instruction. Many courses also involve outside-of-classroom experiences. To further maintain its commitment to experiential learning, NEC has maintained active collaboration with a variety of individuals and organizations to provide students with more than 1,000 internship opportunities.

New England College was founded in 1946 to meet the needs of men and women seeking to use the G.I. Bill to pursue higher education after World War II. The college opened dedicated to educating returning veterans. The first class began with 67 men and one woman. After three years, enrollment grew four times the original size and during the 1950s, the college steadily grew and added new programs and structures. Rapid growth occurred in the 1960s with the construction of various new buildings. The college continued to expand during the early 1970s and it opened a new campus in England.

By the 1980s, enrollment reached more than 1,000 students. Throughout the 1990s, enrollment declined and it closed its British campus. During the mid 1990s, the college saw enrollment begin to increase again and it began offering graduate degree programs and online courses. The Center for Educational Innovation opened in 2001. Recently, the degree programs have expanded and new offerings added to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Today, New England College is home to approximately 1,200 campus-based students and 1,500 online undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world.

New England College Accreditation Details

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education regionally accredits New England College to grant associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

New England College Application Requirements

Undergraduate

• Complete and submit the NEC Application or Common Application, the college features rolling admissions to enable students to apply all year
• Pay the nonrefundable $30 application fee
• Submit official high school transcripts
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
• Optional: submit official standardized testing scores, such as the SAT and ACT

Graduate

• Complete and submit the NEC Graduate Application
• Pay the nonrefundable $30 application fee
• Submit official transcripts from all previously enrolled institutions of higher learning
• Optional: submit official graduate level standardized testing scores, such as the GRE or GMAT
• Complete and submit any additional requirements for specific programs

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition

Undergraduate

Tuition and fees: $17,929 per semester or $35,858 per year

Graduate

• Graduate tuition varies depending on specific program and credits, ranging from $425 to $685 per credit hour.
• Certificate programs estimated total cost is between $6,780 and $10,109
• Master's programs estimated total cost is between $19,980 and $34,272

Financial Aid

An array of financial aid options are available at New England College to help students pay for their higher education. Scholarships, grants, loans, and work study are possible resources for students.

Scholarships

• Community College to NEC Scholarship
• Presidential Scholarship
• ALTA Petenda Scholarship
• New England Scholarship
• NEC Dean's Award
• Academic Improvement Scholarship
• Academic Opportunity Scholarship
• Alumni Legacy Scholarship
• John Stark Scholarship
• Henniker Area Scholarship
• Transfer Scholarship

Grants

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• New England College Grant

Loans

• Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Private Loans

Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study program enables eligible students at New England College to work to pay for college related expenses. Students work on a part-time basis and are typically paid every two weeks. Both campus and off-campus jobs are available. The pay varies by employer, position, and qualifications and duties of the student.

Online Degrees Available

New England College offers a Master of Science in Management online. The program requires the completion of 36 credit hours, including ten courses and a thesis or project. Students are able to select from four concentrations within the degree: healthcare administration, project management, nonprofit leadership, and real estate management.

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The curriculum is consistently evolving to meet the current needs of the business world. The core management courses for all concentrations include organizational management and leadership, professional and organizational ethics, strategic planning and policy, research methods, and strategic capstone. The program outcomes include effective verbal and written communication, excellent interpersonal skills, effective strategic thinking, ability to apply management skills to various problems, ability to identify legal and ethical issues, understanding of the challenges and positive impact of working with other people, and demonstration of good leadership skills to impart change. The MS in Management at New England College provides students with an in-depth understanding of management and gives them the skills and strategies to pursue successful careers in related areas.