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
- Transfer Student Policies
- 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
- 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