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Chester, New Hampshire 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 photography and commercial art and fine arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 40% of them (as of 2005). Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Chester has broad appeal.
The school has 219 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Chester attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Chester offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Chester College Of New England
40 Chester St
Chester, NH 03036-4331
General Phone: (603) 887-4401
Admissions Phone: (603) 887-7400
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 887-7404
http://www.chestercollege.edu
Chester awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | photography |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | creative writing, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Media | 0 | journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Chester in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 24 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Chester had a total enrollment of 219 students (200 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 71% |
| Massachusetts | 11% |
| Maine | 9% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Chester offers campus housing for 105 of its 200 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 382 | 151 | 40% | 70 | 46% |
| Men | 149 | 55 | 37% | 23 | 42% |
| Women | 233 | 96 | 41% | 47 | 49% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 887-7400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,430 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Chester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 473300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 887-7404
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | $34,993 | 5 | $33,532 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $35,594 | 6 | $34,276 |
*: 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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chester Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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