Most Selective Colleges in New Hampshire
Ranked by acceptance rate (10 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH · Private nonprofit | 5% | $29,519 | $97,434 |
| 2 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit | 78% | $34,779 | $73,371 |
| 3 | Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH · Private nonprofit | 80% | $27,431 | $46,474 |
| 4 | Rivier University Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit | 83% | $28,082 | $52,248 |
| 5 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH · Public | 88% | $19,216 | $57,304 |
| 6 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH · Public | 88% | $23,805 | $66,479 |
| 7 | Keene State College Keene, NH · Public | 90% | $17,887 | $54,368 |
| 8 | New England College Henniker, NH · Private nonprofit | 92% | $26,972 | $42,092 |
| 9 | Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH · Private nonprofit | 93% | $27,154 | $53,353 |
| 10 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit | 100% | $36,708 | $50,318 |