Colleges in New Hampshire

There are 25 accredited colleges and universities in New Hampshire. They admit an average of 78% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $21,498 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.

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By Admit Coach editorial · GPTKIDS LLC · Methodology · Updated August 2026

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.

Top Colleges in New Hampshire

The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in New Hampshire. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.

UniversityLocationAcceptance Rate
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH6%
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH87%
Saint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH78%
Magdalen CollegeWarner, NH44%
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester, NH87%
Franklin Pierce UniversityRindge, NH90%
Rivier UniversityNashua, NH82%
Keene State CollegeKeene, NH89%
Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH90%
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH91%
New England CollegeHenniker, NH96%
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH96%
Antioch University-New EnglandKeene, NH
St Joseph School of NursingNashua, NH
Nashua Community CollegeNashua, NH
Manchester Community CollegeManchester, NH
NHTI-Concord's Community CollegeConcord, NH
Thomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NH
Great Bay Community CollegePortsmouth, NH
Upper Valley Educators InstituteLebanon, NH
Lakes Region Community CollegeLaconia, NH
River Valley Community CollegeClaremont, NH
University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of LawConcord, NH66%
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies OnlineManchester, NH86%
University System of New Hampshire System OfficeConcord, NH85%

Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →

Most Affordable Colleges in New Hampshire

Universities in New Hampshire with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).

UniversityLocationAvg Net Price
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester, NH$9,992
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies OnlineManchester, NH$10,864
Lakes Region Community CollegeLaconia, NH$13,124
Manchester Community CollegeManchester, NH$14,143
River Valley Community CollegeClaremont, NH$14,804
Great Bay Community CollegePortsmouth, NH$15,768
Keene State CollegeKeene, NH$17,887
NHTI-Concord's Community CollegeConcord, NH$18,011
Thomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NH$18,489
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH$19,216

Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in New Hampshire?

There are 25 accredited colleges and universities in New Hampshire in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 78% of applicants and cost about $21,498 per year after aid.

What is the best college in New Hampshire?

Dartmouth College is the highest nationally ranked university in New Hampshire. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 25 New Hampshire colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.

What is the average cost of college in New Hampshire?

The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in New Hampshire is about $21,498 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.

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