Manchester Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Manchester Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Manchester, New Hampshire

There are at least 9 colleges in Manchester, listed and described below. These schools represent 12,028 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 10,295 full-time students, and a reported 3,530 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Southern New Hampshire University and Manchester Community College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New Hampshire Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Manchester.

Featured Colleges in Manchester (QuickSchools™)

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Hesser College
Manchester, New Hampshire

Hesser College has multiple campus locations through New Hampshire. The college offers associate and bachelor degree programs in business, computers, criminal justice, and teaching.

Programs: Business And Management, Design, Education And Teaching, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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Seacoast Career Schools
Manchester, New Hampshire

Offers career training in health care fields. Located on two campuses in New Hampshire and Maine

Programs: Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
Manchester, New Hampshire

Launch your career with training from Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health. We offer multiple certificate and diploma programs for careers in the allied health field.

Programs: Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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Manchester Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Manchester Community College
1066 Front St
Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-8518

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, accounting, automobile mechanics, HVAC, liberal arts and sciences, medical assistant, business management, welding.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 2,174 students, 1,260 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

New Hampshire Institute of Art
148 Concord St
Manchester, New Hampshire 03104-4858

Programs: fine arts studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 310 students, 155 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 197 student capacity.
Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Manchester with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Continental Academie of Hair Design Manchester
228 Maple Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03103

Programs: cosmetology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 35 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Saint Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-1310

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, various nursing, criminology, history, psychology, biology, sociology, political science.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,968 students, 2,090 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,665 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-600. Math: 510-600. Writing: 500-600.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southern New Hampshire University
2500 N River Rd
Manchester, New Hampshire 03106

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, international development, accounting, hospitality management, computer and info science, psychology, marketing, international business.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 6,439 students, 5,690 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,668 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-520. Math: 440-540. Writing: 430-525.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of New Hampshire at Manchester
400 Commercial Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-1113

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business, psychology, communication studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, registered nursing, history, electronics tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,102 students, 1,050 full-time equivalent.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-550. Math: 450-550. Writing: 450-540.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bedford Colleges	1	18,274	177
Chester Colleges	1	3,792	227	133
Concord Colleges	5	40,687	5,594	350
Hudson Colleges	2	22,928	116
Merrimack Colleges	1	25,119	98	88
Nashua Colleges	5	86,605	5,092	898

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DeVry University Online

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