2024 Average Tuition of colleges in New Hampshire is $14,402 for Residents and $27,094 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in New Hampshire is $14,402 for New Hampshire residents and $27,094 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in New Hampshire, the average tuition & fees are $36,070 regardless of residency.

For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in New Hampshire is $14,436 for New Hampshire residents and $22,201 for out-of-state students. For private schools in New Hampshire, the average graduate tuition is $26,198.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $17,053 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $18,323. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in New Hampshire is $30,868 for residents and $43,559 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $55,309. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $23,345 for New Hampshire residents and $31,595 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in New Hampshire
	New Hampshire Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$30,868	$43,559
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$23,345	$31,595
Private 4 Years Colleges	$55,309

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In New Hampshire, 31 out of 34 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 13 public and 17 private colleges in New Hampshire.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in New Hampshire is $14,402 for New Hampshire residents and $27,094 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,070

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $7,049 for residents and $15,299 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in New Hampshire
	New Hampshire Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$14,402	$27,094
Private 4 Years Colleges	$36,070
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$7,049	$15,299
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$19,566

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In New Hampshire, 14 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in New Hampshire is $13,139 for New Hampshire residents and $21,066 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $25,723

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in New Hampshire
	New Hampshire Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$13,139	$21,066
Private Schools	$25,723

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in New Hampshire is $516 for New Hampshire residents and $1,038 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $2,231

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $710 for New Hampshire residents and $938 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,796

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in New Hampshire
	New Hampshire Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$516	$1,038
Private 4 Years Colleges	$2,231
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$215	$490
Graduate
Public Schools	$710	$938
Private Schools	$1,796

Average Living Costs at colleges in New Hampshire

At colleges in New Hampshire, the average living cost is $17,053 when a student lives on campus facility and $18,323 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in New Hampshire
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$15,180	$19,651
Private Schools	$18,093	$16,553

Most Searched New Hampshire Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

Southern New Hampshire University Private, four-years | Manchester
Dartmouth College Private, four-years | Hanover
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Public, four-years | Durham
Plymouth State University Public, four-years | Plymouth
New England College Private, four-years | Henniker
Saint Anselm College Private, four-years | Manchester
Colby-Sawyer College Private, four-years | New London
Keene State College Public, four-years | Keene
Rivier University Private, four-years | Nashua
NHTI-Concord's Community College Public, 2-4 years | Concord

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Graduate

Dartmouth College Private, four-years | Hanover
Southern New Hampshire University Private, four-years | Manchester
Franklin Pierce University Private, four-years | Rindge
Keene State College Public, four-years | Keene
Plymouth State University Public, four-years | Plymouth
Antioch University-New England Private, four-years | Keene
Upper Valley Educators Institute Private, four-years | Lebanon
New England College Private, four-years | Henniker
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Public, four-years | Durham
Rivier University Private, four-years | Nashua

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Online Schools

Saint Anselm College Private, four-years | Manchester
Southern New Hampshire University Private, four-years | Manchester
Plymouth State University Public, four-years | Plymouth
Dartmouth College Private, four-years | Hanover
Franklin Pierce University Private, four-years | Rindge
Keene State College Public, four-years | Keene
Granite State College Public, four-years | Concord
University of New Hampshire at Manchester Public, four-years | Manchester
NHTI-Concord's Community College Public, 2-4 years | Concord
Lakes Region Community College Public, 2-4 years | Laconia

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Technical Colleges

White Mountains Community College Public, 2-4 years | Berlin
Michael's School of Hair Design & Esthetics Private, Less than 2-years | Bedford
American Academy of Health and Beauty Private, Less than 2-years | Manchester
Harmony Health Care Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Merrimack
River Valley Community College Public, 2-4 years | Claremont
Empire Beauty School-Laconia Private, Less than 2-years | Laconia
Keene Beauty Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Keene
Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth Private, Less than 2-years | Portsmouth
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth Private, Less than 2-years | Somersworth
Southern New Hampshire University Private, four-years | Manchester

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in New Hampshire is $14,402 for Residents and $27,094 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in New Hampshire

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in New Hampshire

Highest Graduate Tuition in New Hampshire