Top New Hampshire Colleges and Universities

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New Hampshire is located in New England, in the far northeastern portion of the country. Its colleges are widely known for their small class sizes and personal attention, as is demonstrated by the five colleges described below.
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Top Five Schools in New Hampshire

Dartmouth College

With an undergraduate enrollment of 4,100, Dartmouth College is the smallest university within the Ivy League. The institution was founded in 1769 and continues to offer small, intense classroom settings for its students in a gorgeous environment. Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth is found two hours north of Boston, providing a real collegial atmosphere for students and faculty. Undergraduate students have a wide range of liberal arts, business and engineering disciplines to choose from at this renowned university, and the graduate program in business management is among the best in the world. The college is ranked #11 by U.S. News and World Report.

University of New Hampshire

The University of New Hampshire was founded in 1866 as a public institution and is unique in that it holds land-, sea- and space-grants. The main campus is located in Durham, which is in southern New Hampshire along the coast. There are currently 11,622 undergraduate students enrolled at the University of New Hampshire, in one of more than 100 major fields of study. Although many students at the institution wait to declare a major, one of the most popular departments is kinesiology. The choices are all excellent, as the university is currently ranked #108 by U.S. News and World Report.

Southern New Hampshire University

Formerly known as New Hampshire College, Southern New Hampshire University was founded in 1932. The university has undergone many changes throughout the years, but continues to keep its focus on business technology. The financial services department is one of the more prestigious in the nation, with a state of the art center that was sponsored by several large corporations. Southern New Hampshire has an undergraduate enrollment of 1,900, but it also has a large adult enrollment as nontraditional students take advantage of the available business education.

Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University achieved its designation as a comprehensive state university in 2003, over a century after it was founded in 1871. This school in western New Hampshire has grown to include an undergraduate enrollment of 4,192 students and offers 40 different major fields of study. One of its more renowned academic departments is meteorology, which is generally considered one of the best departments in the eastern United States. The natural sciences department is beginning to receive its own recognition, especially since the creation of the Center for the Environment.

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire is located in the far southwestern corner of the state and is the home to Keene State College. Established in 1909, the school now has 4,081 undergraduate students who have the opportunity to choose from 40 major fields of study. KSC is a vital part of the community, and makes up roughly 1/4 of the population of the town. Many Keene students study education, as the department is considered one of the best in the state and hosts annual seminars in children's literature.

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    1. Colorado Christian University

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    Doctorate
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    Bachelor's
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    2. UMass Global

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    Master's
      • MA in Organizational Leadership
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      • BA in Communications & Media
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    Associate's
      • AA (General Education)
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    3. National University

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    4. Purdue Global

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      • M.S. in Health Education
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    5. Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

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    Master's
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    6. The Chicago School

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    7. Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies

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    8. Penn Foster

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    10. Liberty University

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    Doctorate
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Featured Schools

Colorado Christian University

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
  • Criminal Justice, M.S.
  • Communication Studies, B.A.

What is your highest level of education completed?

UMass Global

  • MA in Organizational Leadership
  • BA in Communications & Media
  • AA (General Education)

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National University

  • DBA - General Business
  • MAPsy - General Psychology
  • EdS - Curriculum and Teaching

What is your highest level of education?

Purdue Global

  • Master of Science - DNP Executive Leader
  • M.S. in Health Education
  • Undergraduate in Legal Studies
  • AASBA in Business
  • Human Services - Child and Family Services Certificate

Which subject are you interested in?

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Masters in Psychology
  • Masters in Dispute Resolution
  • Masters in Legal Studies

Which subject are you interested in?

The Chicago School

  • M.A. Psychology
  • M.A. Behavioral Economics
  • Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention Certificate
  • Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning

What is your highest level of education completed?

Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies

  • Master of Communications
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate
  • Project Management Certificate

Which subject are you interested in?

Penn Foster

  • A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology
  • Career Diploma - Dental Assistant
  • Career Diploma - Motorcycle Repair Technician

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