Cheapest Philosophy Colleges in New Hampshire

Philosophy programs in New Hampshire span a remarkable cost range from Plymouth State's $19,685 net price to Saint Anselm's $34,744. Nearly every school accepts over 78% of applicants except Dartmouth's highly selective 6.38% rate. The state's strong tech and healthcare sectors value the critical thinking skills philosophy majors develop, while New Hampshire's tax-free income policy means graduates keep more of their median $25,194 earnings.

Programs

$19,685 – $34,744

Net Price Range

$25,194

Avg. Program Earnings

66.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Philosophy Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Plymouth State University Plymouth, New Hampshire	$19,685	$14,558	47.4%	97.6%
2	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, New Hampshire	$23,261	$19,112	76.4%	87.0%
3	Colby-Sawyer College New London, New Hampshire	$25,857	$18,400	61.6%	78.0%
4	Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire	$28,619	$65,739	96.0%	6.4%
5	New England College Henniker, New Hampshire	$30,299	$41,578	31.1%	99.9%
6	Saint Anselm College Manchester, New Hampshire	$34,744	$46,810	83.2%	82.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive acceptance rate differences between New Hampshire philosophy programs?

Dartmouth College admits just 6.38% of philosophy applicants while New England College accepts 99.94%. This 93-point gap reflects Dartmouth's Ivy League selectivity versus New England College's open-access mission, though both offer philosophy degrees at vastly different price points.

How do public and private philosophy program costs compare in New Hampshire?

Public universities offer significant savings with Plymouth State at $19,685 and UNH at $23,261 net cost. Private colleges range from Colby-Sawyer's $25,857 to Saint Anselm's $34,744, creating a $15,059 spread between cheapest and most expensive options.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost for New Hampshire philosophy majors?

The pattern breaks traditional expectations, with mid-priced Dartmouth achieving 96% graduation rates while expensive New England College graduates only 31.1% of students. UNH balances affordability and success with a 76.4% graduation rate at $23,261 net cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.