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Nashua Community College
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Nashua Community College Academics
Nashua Community College (NCC) is a two-year college in Amherst, New Hampshire. The school offers online courses, associate’s degrees and certificates. NCC also sponsors the Running Start program that allows students to earn college credit while still in high school. Running Start offers reduced tuition for those students who meet the requirements.
Online classes at the school are offered through a conglomerate of community colleges in the state of New Hampshire. There are over 200 courses scheduled for online education throughout seven schools in the state including Nashua. There is also a helpful Distance Learning Support Center offered online that answers questions and steers students that are new to the system in the right direction. The New Hampshire network of online schools also offers videoconferencing for those students who need a little more face time.
There are a bevy of associate’s degrees that students may obtain at Nashua Community College including automotive technology, electronic engineering and nursing. The Liberal Arts degree offers tracks or concentrations for students looking to transfer to a four-year college and continue their education. The Automotive Technology degree has courses in a real automotive lab where students will receive hands on training and real world experience. With the Automotive Technology degree there is also a concentration in Honda and Acura-style automobiles.
NCC offers many Professional Certificate programs as well, geared towards business leaders and working adults looking to improve their education within their current jobs. These include accounting, early childhood education and CADD certificates. There is also a Computer Science program that offers certificates in internet developing and fiber optics. Nashua offers an on-campus Academic Advising Center to help students with registration and course selection.
Nashua Community College Admissions
NCC has an open-admission policy for students and gives consideration to residents of New Hampshire first. High school graduates as well as students who have completed a GED are welcome to apply.
New students are required to fill out the application form and pay a non-refundable fee to the Admissions Office, submit evidence of high school graduation and official transcripts.
Some students applying for certain programs may be asked to schedule an interview with a College Counselor, present recommendations from employers to participate in a course placement assessment.
International Students may apply to NCC as well. However, applications must be filed at least 90 days in advance of the entrance date. Students in this program are also required to pay a nonrefundable advance deposit towards their tuition of as well as an orientation fee.
Students who are veterans may be eligible for special programs and considerations.
Nashua Community College Financial Aid
The financial aid process at NCC requires the FAFSA to be filled out in its entirety. The school helps students obtain loans, grants and work study programs.
Grants include the Pell Grant, National Science Foundation Grant, New Hampshire Incentive Program and the Massachusetts State Grant among others.
Nashua also offers work study programs on and off campus as well as many on campus jobs available through local Nashua non-profit agencies.
Nashua Community College Students
Nashua Community College was founded in 1970 and is located in southern New Hampshire in the beautiful city of Amherst. The city is home to the Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary and the Hodgman State Forest.
The Student Senate is the student governing body at NCC. It exists of an Executive Committee and a senate body made up of senators.
Students are also encouraged to get involved in the community around the school through the Service Learning Program.
The Walter B. Peterson Library and Media Center opened in 2000. The Southern New Hampshire Medical Center provides lab and classroom space on the ground of the center for students in the Nursing Program. In 2007 ground was broken for the Wellness Center.
Nashua Community College Athletics
Nashua Community College does not compete in Intercollegiate Athletics.
Information Summary
Ranks 2554th overall and 21st in New Hampshire
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
44.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$7,712 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / 41% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,828 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Nashua, NH 03063-1026
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,175 (16,037 urban / 138 rural) |
| Households | 6,721 (2.36 people per house) |
| Families | 4,280 (2.92 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 350 |
| Pop. — Asian | 805 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 10 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 65 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 14,823 |
| Pop. — Other | 335 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Nashua Community College?
Ranks 2110th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,600 | $5,600 | $12,800 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $512 | $512 | $512 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $175 | $175 | $400 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $7,712 | $7,712 | $14,912 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,712 | $21,712 | $28,912 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,912 | $10,912 | $18,112 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,760  $6,112 |
$5,760  $6,112 |
$12,514  $13,312 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,400  $10,800 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,000  $3,200 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,000  $3,200 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Nashua Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Nashua Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Nashua Community College Ranks 3206th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,470 | 55 |  22% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,972 | 50 |  20% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $629 | 71 |  28% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,569 | 136 |  54% |
| Any financial aid type | 188 |  75% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Nashua Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 23 | 21 | 44 |
Hispanic | 38 | 34 | 72 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 23 | 48 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 3 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 648 | 793 | 1,441 |
Race Unknown | 113 | 106 | 219 |
| Total | 848 | 980 | 1,828 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Nashua Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 34 | 38 | |
| 30 | N/A | 30 | |
| 1 | 27 | 28 | |
| 2 | 21 | 23 | |
| 7 | 13 | 20 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Nashua Community College Ranks 2354th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,800 ($45,625 male / $48,301 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 41 (23 male / 18 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 241 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $845,791 |
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