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College costs in New Hampshire

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 2 pilot schools in New Hampshire that are covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $40,450 at Southern New Hampshire University, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

New Hampshire averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$64,122
Total cost for one year, out of state$64,122
Average net price for one year$25,242
Acceptance rate51.1%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in New Hampshire that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in New Hampshire ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester$40,450$40,450$33,163
Dartmouth CollegeHanover$87,793$87,793$17,322

Schools in New Hampshire ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
Dartmouth College6.2%28,8411,797
Southern New Hampshire University96.1%45,12743,377

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in New Hampshire?

Across the 2 pilot schools in New Hampshire that publish a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $64,122 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $40,450 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in New Hampshire on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is Southern New Hampshire University at $40,450 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in New Hampshire?

Across the 2 pilot schools in New Hampshire that publish a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 51.1% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in New Hampshire?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The New Hampshire page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.