White Mountains Community College Tuition & Completion
White Mountains Community College is a public community college in Berlin, New Hampshire, enrolling about 450 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $15,474 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,050. Student demographics in federal data include White (75.8%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,050
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,474 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 450 38.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,584
- Room & Board: $9,886 annual estimate
White Mountains Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about White Mountains Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is White Mountains Community College?
White Mountains Community College is located in Berlin, NH (ZIP 03570).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is White Mountains Community College public or private?
White Mountains Community College is a Public institution.
How much does White Mountains Community College cost?
Published tuition: $7,050 in-state, $15,300 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,474.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,004 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,587 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,168 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,739 |
| $110,001+ | $21,739 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,200.
How big is White Mountains Community College?
Total enrollment: 450 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,584 students.
About 39% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at White Mountains Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 61.80%.
First-year retention: 84.0%.
What do graduates of White Mountains Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,905 six years after entry; $35,037 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
40.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is White Mountains Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (21 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (14 completions)
- General Studies (10 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (10 completions)
- Driver and Safety Teacher Education (8 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (7 completions)
- Education, General (6 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is White Mountains Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 61.80%; median earnings $35,037 at 10 years; net price $15,474. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,050
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at White Mountains Community College was $7,050.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,474
2024 Value
In 2024 White Mountains Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,474.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,896 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,474 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,886 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,336 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$73,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for White Mountains Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at White Mountains Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for White Mountains Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,664 | $16,240 | $16,649 |
| 2014 | $7,344 | $15,504 | $14,989 |
| 2015 | $7,344 | $15,504 | $13,956 |
| 2016 | $7,344 | $15,504 | $15,135 |
| 2017 | $7,664 | $16,240 | $15,407 |
| 2018 | $7,970 | $16,770 | $14,611 |
| 2019 | $7,090 | $15,340 | $15,976 |
| 2020 | $7,050 | $15,300 | $15,556 |
| 2021 | $7,050 | $15,300 | $16,277 |
| 2022 | $7,050 | $15,300 | $16,172 |
| 2023 | $7,050 | $15,300 | $16,767 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
White Mountains Community College reported total enrollment of about 450 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). About 40.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at White Mountains Community College in 2024 is 450 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,584 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
58.43% 100% Completion Time
61.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 58.43% of students graduating from White Mountains Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 86% male / 14% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for White Mountains Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$35,037 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
466.06% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for White Mountains Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 37 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 21 completions
4. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 14 completions
5. General Studies: 10 completions
6. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 10 completions
7. Driver and Safety Teacher Education: 8 completions
8. Special Education and Teaching, General: 7 completions
9. Education, General: 6 completions
Most popular programs at White Mountains Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for White Mountains Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for White Mountains Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,058
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,101
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
White Mountains Community College is a public institution located in Berlin, NH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 450 students. Student body composition includes White (75.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 61.80%. Approximately 40.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Berlin, NH 03570
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
White Mountains Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Mountains Community College located?
White Mountains Community College is located in Berlin, NH.
How much does White Mountains Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,050 and average net price is $15,474 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,886 annually.
What is the student body demographics at White Mountains Community College?
White Mountains Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,584 students, White (75.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend White Mountains Community College?
About 45.3% of students at White Mountains Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of White Mountains Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,905 six years after entry and $35,037 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at White Mountains Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do White Mountains Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is White Mountains Community College public or private?
White Mountains Community College is a public institution located in Berlin, NH.
Is White Mountains Community College an HBCU?
No. White Mountains Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is White Mountains Community College a tribal college?
No. White Mountains Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is White Mountains Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, White Mountains Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.1%).
Is White Mountains Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for White Mountains Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Hampshire college costs
- New Hampshire colleges by ROI
- New Hampshire trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Hampshire
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.