Colleges in New Hampshire
All 25 degree-granting colleges in New Hampshire, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in New Hampshire is $55,710 per year — about $222,840 over a four-year degree.
All 25 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakes Region Community CollegePublicLaconia · 2-year | $6,720 | $6,720 | Public |
| 2 | River Valley Community CollegePublicClaremont · 2-year | $6,940 | $6,940 | Public |
| 3 | White Mountains Community CollegePublicBerlin · 2-year | $7,050 | $7,050 | Public |
| 4 | Manchester Community CollegePublicManchester · 2-year | $7,090 | $7,090 | Public |
| 5 | Nashua Community CollegePublicNashua · 2-year | $7,140 | $7,140 | Public |
| 6 | NHTI-Concord's Community CollegePublicConcord · 2-year | $7,200 | $7,200 | Public |
| 7 | Great Bay Community CollegePublicPortsmouth · 2-year | $7,200 | $7,200 | Public |
| 8 | Granite State CollegePublicConcord · Less than 2-year | $7,806 | $7,806 | Public |
| 9 | Plymouth State UniversityPublicPlymouth · Less than 2-year | $14,492 | $14,492 | Public |
| 10 | Keene State CollegePublicKeene · Less than 2-year | $14,638 | $14,638 | Public |
| 11 | Southern New Hampshire UniversityPrivateManchester · Less than 2-year | $15,380 | $15,380 | Private nonprofit |
| 12 | University of New Hampshire at ManchesterPublicManchester · Less than 2-year | $15,804 | $15,804 | Public |
| 13 | University of New Hampshire-Main CampusPublicDurham · Less than 2-year | $19,024 | $19,024 | Public |
| 14 | St Joseph School of NursingPrivateNashua · 2-year | $22,764 | $22,764 | Private nonprofit |
| 15 | Magdalen CollegePrivateWarner · Less than 2-year | $24,000 | $24,000 | Private nonprofit |
| 16 | New England CollegePrivateHenniker · Less than 2-year | $27,054 | $27,054 | Private nonprofit |
| 17 | Thomas More College of Liberal ArtsPrivateMerrimack · Less than 2-year | $28,000 | $28,000 | Private nonprofit |
| 18 | Rivier UniversityPrivateNashua · Less than 2-year | $36,610 | $36,610 | Private nonprofit |
| 19 | Franklin Pierce UniversityPrivateRindge · Less than 2-year | $43,155 | $43,155 | Private nonprofit |
| 20 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivateManchester · Less than 2-year | $45,340 | $45,340 | Private nonprofit |
| 21 | Colby-Sawyer CollegePrivateNew London · Less than 2-year | $47,164 | $47,164 | Private nonprofit |
| 22 | Dartmouth CollegePrivateHanover · Less than 2-year | $62,430 | $62,430 | Private nonprofit |
| 23 | Antioch University-New EnglandPrivateKeene · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 24 | University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of LawPublicConcord · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 25 | University System of New Hampshire System OfficePublicConcord · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in New Hampshire?
Lakes Region Community College in Laconia, at $6,720 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are River Valley Community College ($6,940), White Mountains Community College ($7,050), Manchester Community College ($7,090).
How much does college cost in New Hampshire?
The median published in-state tuition is $15,804 per year across 22 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in New Hampshire to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.