In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of New Hampshire Colleges is $14,435 for in-state and $28,993 for out-of-state students. For New Hampshire private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $33,074.

Compared to last year's tuition in New Hampshire, in-state tuition has increased by 0.22% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 7.01%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 7.59%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of New Hampshire Colleges.

New Hampshire Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in New Hampshire, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Dartmouth College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,019 and University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,284 among New Hampshire Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for New Hampshire Colleges is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is $14,435 for in-state and $28,993 for out-of-state students.
  • Private schools' tuition is $33,074.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $515 for state residents and $1,704 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,147.
  • The living cost is $15,360 (on-campus) and $14,214 (off-campus).

2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for New Hampshire Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between New Hampshire Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH$19,125 $750 $2,000 $17,364 $16,840
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH$68,019 $8,816 $1,005 $19,999 -
Franklin Pierce UniversityRindge, NH$46,442 $1,395 $1,110 $16,548 $16,548
Keene State CollegeKeene, NH$14,784 $26,840$490 $992$1,000 $13,766 $13,050
Magdalen CollegeWarner, NH$23,600 - - - -
New England CollegeHenniker, NH$27,474 $1,924 $1,000 $17,526 $17,500
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH$14,626 $25,566$495 $948$1,400 $13,158 $13,158
Rivier UniversityNashua, NH$39,488 $402 $1,400 $15,636 $13,060
Saint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH$48,920 $1,320 $1,000 $17,020 $15,360
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH$17,200 $540 $1,500 $12,800 $14,252
Thomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NH$30,400 - $600 $11,000 $16,000
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester, NH$15,838 $36,418$630 $1,480$1,000 - $14,700
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies OnlineManchester, NH$7,724 $9,284$314 $379$900 - $7,648
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH$19,202 $39,852$645 $1,505$1,000 $14,142 $12,450
Average$14,435$32,759$515$1,704$1,147$15,360$14,214
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions for New Hampshire Tuition

The average in-state tuition and fees for 5 public colleges in New Hampshire is $14,435. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in New Hampshire is $28,993 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 10 private colleges in New Hampshire is $33,074.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in New Hampshire public colleges is $30,942 for on-campus living and $29,796 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in New Hampshire public colleges is $45,501 for on-campus living and $44,354 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in New Hampshire is $49,581 for on-campus living and $48,435 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $14,559 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $4,081 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 0.22% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 7.01% and private tuition changed by -7.59% from last year.