About NEC

NEC at a Glance

View our Facts and Figures that illustrate all the details of our student body, campuses, and life at NEC

Campuses: Our main campus in Henniker, NH, is 15 minutes from Concord (the State capital), 30 minutes from Manchester (the State’s largest city), and 90 minutes from Boston. This 220-acre campus is full of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Our Manchester campus, home to our Institute of Art and Design, offers the ability to take advantage of city life.

Programs: All our programs—over 60 associate and bachelor’s degrees, over 20 master’s degrees, and one doctoral degree program—are delivered in the liberal arts tradition. Our dedicated and accomplished faculty focus on giving students opportunities to live what they learn.

Students: Over 5,000 students from all over the world attend NEC. Our undergraduate student body represents 36% ethnic diversity, making NEC the most diverse college campus in New Hampshire

Activities: There is always something to do at NEC! Free skiing and snowboarding at Pats Peak, award-winning NCAA III athletics teams, ropes courses, on campus trails, intramural sports, and more than 40 student clubs and organizations means you’ll have plenty of chances to meet new people and try new things.

Study Away: We believe that the world is your classroom, and our professor-led trips combine classroom learning and real-world application. You can travel around the world over winter or spring break at no extra cost. The trip is already included in your tuition.

Internships: Numerous internship opportunities in real-world jobs have allowed our students to live what they learn.

Mission Statement

New England College is a creative and supportive learning community that challenges individuals to transform themselves and their world.

Vision Statement

New England College will be the most highly respected and sought‐after small private college in New Hampshire, known for its innovative academic programs and as a leader in experiential education.

Leadership

New England College is proud to have a diverse and passionate team of people guiding and leading the College.

Accreditation

New England College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE, formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). All programs offered by New England College are included in this regional accreditation. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status should be emailed to cmartin@nec.edu. Individuals may also contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514
781.425.7785
info@neche.org

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

New England College is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the following business programs.

• BA Business Administration online and residential, all concentrations
• MBA, all concentrations, English and Spanish
• MBA Executive program, all concentrations

Equal Educational Opportunities

It is New England College’s policy to administer all educational programs and related supporting services and benefits in a manner which does not discriminate because of a student’s or prospective student’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental handicap, or other characteristics which cannot be lawfully the basis for provision of such programs or services. Further, each area within the institution will encourage the application of minority and women students to eliminate the effects of any past discrimination in the provisions of educational and related services, and to establish procedures which will assure equal treatment and equal access to the facilities and educational benefits to all students as required by law.

Venue Rental

New England College is an affordable location for your event, whether it’s a wedding, a business meeting or retreat, a family gathering, or a sporting event; NEC has the right venue for you.

NEC Henniker offers lovely views of the Contoocook River and surrounding hillsides. A historical covered bridge serves as a romantic meeting place but also captures the unique spirit of New England for all special events. We specialize in small to medium sized events that take advantage of our beautiful outdoor setting.

In addition to the covered bridge, event spaces on New England College’s campus include state of the art classrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor patios, overnight accommodations, rambling greens and sports complexes including an ice arena, dance studio, and turf field.

New England College’s experienced events staff and our fully equipped caterer, Chartwell’s, can help fulfill your event needs. Each occasion will be tailored based on your individual requests including food and beverage selections, audio visual equipment, custom party or business event rentals, logistics and floral arrangements.

The New England College Event Staff will create a seamless event by:

• Choosing the best site for your event
• Inspecting each event site
• Working with your budget
• Negotiating the best prices for catering and rentals

Convenient Location
New England College is conveniently located 15 minutes from Concord and 30 minutes from Manchester off of Routes 202 and 9.

For more information about renting one of our spaces, please click here or contact us.

Contact us or fill out our inquiry form
Holly Senay
Director of Events
603.428.2489
events@nec.edu

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