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How strong are the academics at New England College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
29%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

New England has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

New England College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on New England's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at New England College:

61%
First-year retention rate
29%
4-year grad rate
35%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are New England College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Psychology, General
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
9.4
13.72
18.04
22.36
26.68
31

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 7
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 31
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
  • Accounting 4
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1
  • Finance, General 0
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Business Statistics 0
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 5
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
  • Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 13
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 2
  • Education, General 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 4
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 6
  • Medical Informatics 1
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 0
History
  • History, General 2
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 25
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 13
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 2
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 1
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
  • Corrections Administration 0
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting 0
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services 0
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 3
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 11
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 9
  • Outdoor Education 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 20
  • Clinical Psychology 9
  • Psychology, General 3
  • Forensic Psychology 1
  • Applied Behavior Analysis 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 4
  • Human Services, General 4
  • Human Services, General 4
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 0
Social Sciences
  • International Relations and Affairs 8
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
  • Sociology, General 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
  • Illustration 9
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 6
  • Graphic Design 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Photography 2
  • Printmaking 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 0
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
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