Granite State College

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About Granite State College

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Granite State College is a small public college located on a suburban campus in Concord, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,413, and admissions are selective. The college offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 22%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,536, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,760.

Concord, NH

$7,536

Avg in-state
tuition

$8,760

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

22%

Graduation Rate Insight

22% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold

Demographics

White

87%

Unknown

3%

Black

3%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

63% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

63%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

64

Total Online Enrollment

1,689

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold100% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

67%

State Grant Aid

39%

Institution Grant Aid

39%

Pell Grant

63%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,664
State Grant Aid$757
Institution Grant Aid$1,017
Pell Grant Aid$3,950

Financial Outlook

$16k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
13Psychology.
14Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
15Security And Protective Services.
16Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.