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Daniel Webster College was established in 1965 as the New England Aeronautical Institute. In 1978, it merged with the Daniel Webster Junior College, and was renamed Daniel Webster College. The college is located on a 50-acre campus in Nashua, New Hampshire. It also operates a side campus in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. More than 900 students, including representatives from over 20 states and 15 countries, enroll in DWC every year.
Daniel Webster College offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. A number of online education and adult degree completion programs are also available. The academic divisions of the college are:
Daniel Webster College sponsors cross country, basketball, golf, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, volleyball and softball teams, which are nicknamed the Eagles and compete in the New England Collegiate Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Daniel Webster is in Nashua, NH. Nashua is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Daniel Webster issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include transportation, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to Daniel Webster are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 600 in 2007-2008.
Approximately 957 students study at Daniel Webster (in 2007-2008). The school is essentially a male school.
Daniel Webster makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Great Northeast Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Daniel Webster College educates purposeful men and women for professional entry, advancement, and advanced studies in the fields of aviation, computer science, management, social science, and engineering. Our students prepare through residential and continuing studies programs which emphasize the integration of theory and practice through interactive teaching and learning in the professional and liberal studies."
More complete details are provided below.
Daniel Webster College
20 University Dr
Nashua, NH 03063-1300
General Phone: (603) 577-6000
http://www.dwc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 82 | commercial pilot and flight crew, air traffic controller, aviation operations |
| Business and Management | 82 | business, organizational behavior, marketing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer science, computer and media applications, information science, computer networking, computer programming, systems analyst |
| Engineering | 8 | aerospace engineering, engineering science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | general studies, social services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | security and protective services |
Number of programs and degrees for Daniel Webster in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 135 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 48 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Daniel Webster had a total enrollment of 957 students (947 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 75% |
| Women | 25% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 99% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 32% |
| Massachusetts | 24% |
| Maine | 9% |
| New York | 7% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Daniel Webster offers campus housing for 475 of its 947 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashua, 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 | 940 | 711 | 76% | 224 | 32% |
| Men | 718 | 548 | 76% | 167 | 30% |
| Women | 222 | 163 | 73% | 57 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,033 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,033 |
| Room and board | $ 9,370 |
| Room charge | $ 4,620 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Daniel Webster participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 473100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $73,894 | 3 | $59,032 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $65,297 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $53,900 | 5 | $54,419 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $62,856 | 9 | $55,666 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Engineering Science
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Daniel Webster Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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