How many selective colleges are in New Hampshire?

We track 27 notable colleges in New Hampshire, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What is the most selective college in New Hampshire?

By acceptance rate, Dartmouth is among the most selective in New Hampshire, at approximately 5%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.

How do I know my chances at New Hampshire colleges?

Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Selective Colleges in New Hampshire: Acceptance Rates, SAT & Cost — AdmitQuant

Selective colleges in New Hampshire

Acceptance rates, test-score ranges, and average net price for selective colleges in New Hampshire — source-cited from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Want the number that matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

We track 27 notable colleges in New Hampshire (12 public · 15 private · ~$18,489 median net price), with Dartmouth among the most selective at ~5%.

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College	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75	Avg net price
Dartmouth	Hanover	5%	1500–1570	$29,519
Saint Anselm College	Manchester	78%	1110–1278	$34,779
Rivier University	Nashua	83%	1055–1175	$28,082
Plymouth State University	Plymouth	88%	—	$19,216
New Hampshire

New Hampshire admissions: quick answers

How many selective colleges are in New Hampshire?: We track 27 notable colleges in New Hampshire, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What is the most selective college in New Hampshire?: By acceptance rate, Dartmouth is among the most selective in New Hampshire, at approximately 5%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.
How do I know my chances at New Hampshire colleges?: Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.