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Chester, NH is home to Chester. Chester is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Chester go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 227 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Chester has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Chester College Of New England
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036-4331
General Phone: (603) 887-4401
http://www.chestercollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | creative writing, liberal arts and humanities |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Chester in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 5 |
In 2007, Chester had a total enrollment of 227 students (211 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 54% |
| Massachusetts | 20% |
| Maine | 20% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Vermont | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Chester offers campus housing for 133 of its 211 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chester, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,930 |
| Room and board | $ 7,850 |
| Room charge | $ 7,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,572 |
Financial Aid:
Chester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 473300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $35,768 | 7 | $37,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $38,752 | 8 | $38,753 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chester Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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