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New England College

New England College

📍 Location:  New Hampshire
🏅 Accreditation: NECHEi
📌 Type: Private
📚 Low-Residency CPT Programs:
💰 Avg. Annual Tuition: $10,100
🗓️ Program Duration: 22 months

University Overview

New England College (NEC) is a private liberal arts college located in Henniker, New Hampshire. Founded in 1946, NEC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with strengths in business, education, arts, sciences, and technology. The college is known for its small class sizes, personalized attention, and a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Its scenic campus along the Contoocook River provides a vibrant, close-knit community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.

Low-Residency & CPT

Hybrid Programs at New England College

TOUCH
Executive MBA
Available Field of Study: Business Administration & Management
Average Annual Tuition: $9,700
Program Length: 24 months
 
Executive MBA
Available Field of Study: Business Administration & Management
Average Annual Tuition: $9,700
Program Length: 24 months
 
TOUCH
Executive MBA Healthcare Management
Available Field of Study: Business Administration & Management, Health Science, Nursing
Average Annual Tuition: $9,700
Program Length: 24 months
 
Executive MBA Healthcare Management
Available Field of Study: Business Administration & Management, Health Science, Nursing
Average Annual Tuition: $9,700
Program Length: 24 months
 
TOUCH
Executive MS IT Project Management
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science, Business Administration & Management
Average Annual Tuition: $9,700
Program Length: 24 months
 
Executive MS IT Project Management
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science, Business Administration & Management
Average Annual Tuition: $9,700
Program Length: 24 months
 
TOUCH
Executive MS Artificial Intelligence
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI, IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 
Executive MS Artificial Intelligence
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI, IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 
TOUCH
Executive MS IT Cybersecurity
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 
Executive MS IT Cybersecurity
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 
TOUCH
Executive MS Health Informatics
Available Field of Study: Health Science, Nursing
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 
Executive MS Health Informatics
Available Field of Study: Health Science, Nursing
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 
TOUCH
Executive MS Data Science and Analytics
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 
Executive MS Data Science and Analytics
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI
Average Annual Tuition: $10,476
Program Length: 20 months
 

Hybrid Format & On-Site Requirement

Onsite Policy:

New England College requires international student attend onsite residency class once per term.

  • One weekend per term, during the fourth week of the semester. Friday (8am - 6pm), Saturday (8am - 6pm), Sunday (8am to 3pm).


Vacation Policy:

International students at New England College can take 1 term off after 3 consecutive terms.

  • You may take a term off after a full year of studies at NEC (3 terms) if you want to remain in F-1 status and remain in the US. If you are willing to leave the US and temporarily lose F-1 status, you may take a term of Authorized Early Withdrawal (AEW) at any time. You will have 15 days to leave the US once AEW is authorized by your DSO. When you are ready to return to study you will work with your NEC DSO to reactivate your SEVIS record to Active.
  • Students cannot apply for CPT work authorization during the vacation period.

 

CPT Policy

New England College adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.

Eligibility for CPT from Program Start

✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

 

“Day 1 CPT Universities” isn’t an official term. It refers to schools that may allow CPT from the first semester, but approval isn’t guaranteed. CPT typically takes 5–15 business days after complete documents are submitted.

 

CPT Details

CPT authorization needs to be renewed every term.

CPT is required for graduation.

Must have US masters or 3 years of US work experience.

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition Estimate

$9,700 - $10,500


Payment Plans

✅ Available

Payment plans are available through New England College’s MyCollegePaymentPlan. Students must enroll in a payment plan by the Friday prior to the start of the term. A $65 service fee applies each term. The plan is set up with monthly automatic installments, though students may log in to make additional payments more frequently, such as weekly or biweekly, if they choose.


Available Scholarships

Academic Calendar

Coming Intakes

Terms Start Date Application Deadline Enrollment Deadline SEVIS Transfer Deadline
Spring II 202603/16/202603/06/2026
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Summer I 202605/04/202604/20/2026
04/29/2026
04/29/2026
Summer II 202607/13/202606/29/2026
07/06/2026
07/06/2026
Fall I 202608/31/202608/17/2026
08/24/2026
08/24/2026
Fall II 202611/09/202610/26/2026
11/02/2026
11/02/2026
Spring I 202701/04/202712/21/2026
12/28/2026
12/28/2026

Admission Requirements

Application Checklist

  • Transcript - Highest Transcript
  • Resume
  • Passport
  • Financial Proof

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FAQs

What is NEC's on site requirement? Once per semester, on campus classes will be concentrated over 3 days on campus, scheduled for the weekend (from Friday 8am – 5pm).
What is the program duration? The duration of the MBA and Project Management & IT programs is 2 years; Data Science & Analytics and IT & Cybersecurity programs last for 20 months.
Does NEC offer payment plans? The school supports a Payment Plan, allowing tuition to be paid in installments. The tuition for CPT programs at NEC starts from $8,316 / year, which is very affordable comparing to other schools offer similar programs.

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