Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at New England College is $41,578. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 53.69% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $63,899 , a 53.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
NEC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$27,054$18,802
2023-2024$41,578$19,014
Change % 2023-202453.69%1.13%
2024-2025$63,899$19,228

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $14,928. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.92% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $15,662 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
NEC Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$14,228$18,802
2023-2024$14,928$19,014
Change % 2023-20244.92%1.13%
2024-2025$15,662$19,228

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at NEC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,957. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $628.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,924
2023-2024$2,957
2024-2025$4,545
Graduate2022-2023$599
2023-2024$628
2024-2025$658

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,014 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.13% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.57% compared to the previous year.
The NEC's 2024 on-campus COA is $61,592 and off-campus COA is $61,834.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At NEC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$41,578
Room & Board$17,014$17,006
Personal Expenses$2,000$2,250
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$61,592$61,834
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

NEC Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at NEC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at NEC is $207,108.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
NEC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$45,308$49,372$53,801$58,627$207,108
Class of 2029Fall 2025$49,372$53,801$58,627$63,886$225,687
Class of 2030Fall 2026$53,801$58,627$63,886$69,617$245,932
Class of 2031Fall 2027$58,627$63,886$69,617$75,862$267,993
Class of 2032Fall 2028$63,886$69,617$75,862$82,667$292,033

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $289,554.
NEC 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$65,558$69,861$74,532$79,603$289,554
Class of 2029Fall 2025$69,861$74,532$79,603$85,110$309,106
Class of 2030Fall 2026$74,532$79,603$85,110$91,092$330,337
Class of 2031Fall 2027$79,603$85,110$91,092$97,591$353,396
Class of 2032Fall 2028$85,110$91,092$97,591$104,654$378,447

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 80% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $195,378.
NEC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$42,014$46,317$50,988$56,059$195,378
Class of 2029Fall 2025$46,317$50,988$56,059$61,566$214,930
Class of 2030Fall 2026$50,988$56,059$61,566$67,548$236,161
Class of 2031Fall 2027$56,059$61,566$67,548$74,047$259,220
Class of 2032Fall 2028$61,566$67,548$74,047$81,110$284,271

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between New England College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to NEC
In-StateOut-of-State
New England College$41,578
Southern New Hampshire University$16,450
Dartmouth College$65,739
Rivier University$37,791
Saint Anselm College$46,810
Franklin Pierce University$44,963

College Cost Explorer

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New England College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$41,578$1,000 $19,014
Graduate$14,928 $1,000$19,014
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