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78.0%Acceptance
$18,400Tuition
778Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$46,474Earnings
#12 in New HampshirePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$18,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,400
Average Net Price
$25,857
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$16,858
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,840
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,258
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
74.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
68.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $14,570
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,323
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,084
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,562
$110,001+ $30,198

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $37,258 sticker price at this small New Hampshire liberal arts college. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,570 annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $30,198. The average net price sits at $25,857. Over four years, that translates to roughly $103,428 for a typical family.

About 69% of students take federal loans, graduating with a median debt of $27,000. That means monthly payments around $286 for ten years. With graduates earning a median $46,474 after six years, loan payments consume about 7% of gross income. The college awards institutional grants averaging $36,724 to 31% of students. Women make up 72% of the student body at this rural campus known for nursing, education, and business programs.

Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying less than many community colleges.

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