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Nashua Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Nashua Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Nashua, New Hampshire

There are at least 5 colleges in Nashua, listed and described below. These schools represent 5,092 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,809 full-time students, and a reported 898 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Nashua; see particularly Manchester colleges.

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 Nashua.

Featured Colleges in Nashua (QuickSchools™)

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Hesser College
Nashua, 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

Nashua Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Nashua Community College
505 Amherst St
Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-1026

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: massage therapy, business management, communications tech, early childhood education, registered nursing, general studies, automobile mechanics, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,850 students, 1,068 full-time equivalent.
  • 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.

Colleges in Nashua with Selective Admissions

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

Daniel Webster College
20 University Dr
Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-1300

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, commercial pilot and flight crew, organizational behavior, aviation operations, air traffic controller, sports and fitness management, aerospace engineering, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 957 students, 947 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 475 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-560. Math: 460-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Rivier College
420 South Main St
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, nursing science, education courses, elementary school teaching, psychology, computer science, early childhood special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,177 students, 1,678 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 423 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 420-510. Writing: 430-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

St. Joseph School of Nursing
5 Woodward Ave
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 108 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Bedford Colleges118,274177 
Chester Colleges13,792227133
Hudson Colleges222,928116 
Manchester Colleges8107,00612,0283,530
Merrimack Colleges125,1199888

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