Nashua Community College
Nashua Community College is a public college or university in Nashua, NH, with about 38 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 37.65% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,140
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,154 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,135 30.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.65%
Nashua Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Nashua Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Nashua Community College?
Nashua Community College is located in Nashua, NH (ZIP 03063-1026).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Nashua Community College public or private?
Nashua Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Nashua Community College cost?
Published tuition: $7,140 in-state, $15,390 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $23,154.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,030 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,225 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,677 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,014 |
| $110,001+ | $28,492 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,560.
How big is Nashua Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,135 students.
About 30% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Nashua Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.65%.
First-year retention: 64.1%.
What do graduates of Nashua Community College earn?
Median earnings: $39,161 six years after entry; $46,164 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
24.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Nashua Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (248 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (24 completions)
- CIP 520201 (24 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (21 completions)
- CIP 240102 (18 completions)
- CIP 520301 (17 completions)
- General Psychology (16 completions)
- Computer Science (11 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (9 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Nashua Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.65%; median earnings $46,164 at 10 years; net price $23,154. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,140
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Nashua Community College was $7,140.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,154
2024 Value
In 2024 Nashua Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,154.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$92,616 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,154 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,560 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Nashua Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.36% 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 Nashua 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 Nashua 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 | $7,232 | $15,808 | $14,204 |
| 2014 | $6,912 | $15,072 | $13,988 |
| 2015 | $6,912 | $15,072 | $13,261 |
| 2016 | $6,912 | $15,072 | $13,501 |
| 2017 | $7,328 | $15,904 | $13,456 |
| 2018 | $7,616 | $16,416 | $15,636 |
| 2019 | $7,140 | $15,390 | $14,278 |
| 2020 | $7,140 | $15,390 | $10,143 |
| 2021 | $7,140 | $15,390 | $15,473 |
| 2022 | $7,140 | $15,390 | $13,917 |
| 2023 | $7,140 | $15,390 | $15,026 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Nashua Community College in 2024 is 1,135 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.1%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.65% 100% Completion Time
37.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.65% of students graduating from Nashua Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Nashua Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$46,164 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
398.45% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Nashua Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 24 completions
CIP 52.0201: 24 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 21 completions
CIP 24.0102: 18 completions
CIP 52.0301: 17 completions
General Psychology: 16 completions
Computer Science: 11 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 9 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 8 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 248 completions
Most popular programs at Nashua Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Nashua Community College graduates.
About
Nashua Community College is a public institution located in Nashua, NH, offering 38 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,135 students. The institution maintains a 37.65% graduation rate. Approximately 24.01% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Nashua, NH 03063-1026
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.65% graduation rate at Nashua Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Nashua Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,140 and average net price is $23,154 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Nashua Community College earn?
Median earnings are $39,161 six years after entry and $46,164 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Nashua Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Nashua Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
How big is Nashua Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,135 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Nashua Community College public or private?
Nashua Community College is a public institution located in Nashua, NH.
Is Nashua Community College an HBCU?
No. Nashua Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Nashua Community College a tribal college?
No. Nashua Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Nashua Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Nashua Community College reports 26.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Nashua Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Nashua 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
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.