For the 2025 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 21,187 students in New Hampshire (7 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in New Hampshire is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include St Joseph School of Nursing.
New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 33%, with the majority being Hispanic or Asian and the student:teacher ratio is 19:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NH) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
White
67%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
16%
Top Ranked New Hampshire Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
St Joseph School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
5 Woodward Ave
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
| 109 students
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
| 3,484 students
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
| 1,700 students
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
| 4,744 students
1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
| 1,818 students
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1113
| 1,272 students
Community Colleges in New Hampshire (Closed)
School
Location
Students
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-4401
| 145 students
Mount Washington College (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
3 Sundial Ave
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-6660
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-6660
| 1,511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in New Hampshire?
There are 8 community colleges serving 21,187 students in New Hampshire.
How much do community colleges cost in New Hampshire?
The average tuition for community colleges in New Hampshire is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked community colleges in New Hampshire include St Joseph School of Nursing.
What is community college diversity score in New Hampshire?
Community colleges in New Hampshire have a diversity score of 0.52, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New Hampshire?
Community colleges in New Hampshire have approximately 33% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Asian.
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