Facts and Figures

Numbers aren’t everything when it comes to choosing a college, but we think they can help you to make an informed decision.

Information below based on Fall 2019 semester data.

Enrollment

• Approximately 1,060 on-campus Henniker undergraduate students, 255 on-campus Manchester undergraduates, 650 online undergraduate students, and 1,970 graduate students both online and on-campus.
• Students represent 50 states and more than 28 countries

Diversity

• 53% Men and 47% Women among all full-time students, undergraduate and graduate
• Undergraduate, on-campus in Henniker and Manchester: 46% Men and 54% Women 
• 21% ethnic diversity among all full-time students
• 34% diversity among Henniker and Manchester undergraduates
• 32% International enrollment among all full-time students.
• Undergraduate, on-campus in Henniker and Manchester: 3% International Enrollment.
• 48% of full-time undergraduates are Pell Grant recipients

Faculty and College Facts

• 77 full-time faculty
• 75% hold terminal degrees
• 14:1 student to faculty ratio (Undergraduate, Henniker)
• Undergraduates that enroll in Graduate School 19%
• Job and Graduate School Placement in 1st year 93%

Most Highly Enrolled Fields (Undergraduate, Henniker)

• Business: 17%
• Criminal Justice: 14%
• Biology/Health Sciences: 12%
• Psychology: 10%
• Education: 8%
• Kinesiology: 5%
• Sport and Recreation Management: 6%

Most Highly Enrolled Fields (Undergraduate Manchester, Institute of Art and Design)

• Illustration: 31%
• Fine Arts: 20%
• Photography: 12%
• Comic Arts: 12%
• Creative Writing: 9%

Academic Programs

• Associate of Arts and Science | AA | AS
• Bachelor of Arts and Science | BA | BS
• Bachelor of Fine Arts | BFA
• Master of Arts and Science | MA | MS
• Master of Business Administration | MBA
• Master of Education | MEd
• Master of Fine Arts | MFA
• Doctorate of Education | EdD
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies | CAGS

Undergraduate Offerings

• Majors: 20 (Undergraduate, Henniker)
• Majors: 10 (Undergraduate, Manchester IAD)
• Minors: 17 (Undergraduate, Henniker)
• Minors: 10 (Undergraduate, Manchester IAD)
• Teaching Certification
• Honors Program
• CC2NEC Community College Automatic Acceptance
• Community College Agreements
• Study Abroad
• Internships and practicum experiences
• Cooperative College Consortium: The NHCUC

Accreditation

• New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Campus Life

• Housing available to all undergraduate students
• 74% of on-campus Henniker undergraduate students reside in College housing
• 55% of on-campus Manchester IAD UG students reside in College housing
• Traditional residence halls, suites, and apartments
• Simon (Student) Center
• John Lyons Academic Center and Scourby Cafe
• Charter Hall Coffee House
• Tortington Arms West Pub
• Over 40 organizations and clubs
• WNEC Radio Station
• The New Englander (campus newspaper)
• Carriage Theatre Ensemble and Main Stage Theatre
• The Rosamond Page Putnam Center for the Performing Arts

Athletics

• NCAA Division III, North Atlantic Conference, New England Hockey Conference, Eastern Collegiate Ski Conference, East Coast Rugby Conference, and the New England Wrestling Association
• 26 acres of athletic fields
• Lee Clement Ice Hockey Arena
• Basketball courts
• Fitness center in Bridges Gymnasium
• Three miles of on-campus cross country trails
• 15,000 square foot indoor Astroturf field house
• Intercollegiate Sports
• Artificial Turf Field: Don Melander Field
• 6-year graduation rate for student athletes: 69%

Men’s Teams

• Alpine Skiing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Wrestling

Women’s Teams

• Alpine Skiing
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball

Teaching Certifications

• Elementary Education
• Physical Education
• Secondary Education
  • Biology
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
• Special Education
• Theatre

Application Deadline

• Rolling Admission

Costs for Undergraduates

Financial Aid

• NEC Merit-Based Scholarships
• NEC and Federal Need-based aid available
• Over 97% of Henniker UG students receive institutional or Federal aid
• Over 98% of Manchester IAD students receive institutional or Federal aid
• Over $29 million in undergraduate institutional aid awarded for the 2019/2020 academic year

Typical Length of Study

• Full-time Undergraduate: 4 years
• Masters Programs: 1-2 years
• Doctorate Program: 3 years