NHCTC is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Laconia, New Hampshire. The school is classified as a public college. Students at NHCTC earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at NHCTC include media and security and law enforcement.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here NHCTC does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2005, had 1,987 students (1,137 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at NHCTC are 40 years old or older.
Many students at the school are part-timers.
More complete details are provided below.
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Berlin/Laconia
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246-1364
http://www.nhctc.edu
NHCTC awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 71 | fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 51 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 44 | accounting, business, business management, sales and marketing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 39 | vehicle maintenance, computer repair, marine mechanic, automobile mechanics |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, cartography |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | special ed, teacher ed |
| Media | 17 | printing equipment operation |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant, office management, office data entry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | community health services, mental and social health services |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training |
| Hospitality | 6 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | water quality and recycling tech, industrial tech, surveying tech |
| Construction Trades | 3 | electrical and power installer |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science, data processing tech, information science |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for NHCTC in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 294 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 36 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, NHCTC had a total enrollment of 1,987 students (1,137 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 71% |
| Part-Time | 29% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 88% |
| Vermont | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Laconia, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 771 | 663 | 86% | 333 | 50% |
| Men | 425 | 369 | 87% | 188 | 51% |
| Women | 346 | 294 | 85% | 145 | 49% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,248 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
NHCTC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 529100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,368 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $52,238 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $46,420 | 23 | $44,583 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $41,163 | 3 | $39,798 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $33,184 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $43,106 | 28 | $43,247 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NHCTC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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