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1. University Overview
New England College (NEC) is a private liberal arts college located in Henniker, New Hampshire. Founded in 1946, NEC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with strengths in business, education, arts, sciences, and technology. The college is known for its small class sizes, personalized attention, and a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Its scenic campus along the Contoocook River provides a vibrant, close-knit community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.
Program Highlights
2. Hybrid Programs at New England College
3. Terms and Deadlines at New England College
|Next Available Terms
| Term Name | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | |
| Fall I 2025 | 09/02/2025 | 08/22/2025 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 07/04/2025 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Fall II 2025 | 11/10/2025 | 10/31/2025 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 09/12/2025 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Spring I 2026 | 01/12/2026 | 01/02/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 11/14/2025 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Spring II 2026 | 03/16/2026 | 03/06/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 01/16/2026 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) |
3. Terms and Deadlines at New England College
|Next Available Terms
Fall I 2025
- Program Start Date:09/02/2025
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 08/22/2025
- New F1 Students i: 07/04/2025
Fall II 2025
- Program Start Date:11/10/2025
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 10/31/2025
- New F1 Students i: 09/12/2025
Spring I 2026
- Program Start Date:01/12/2026
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 01/02/2026
- New F1 Students i: 11/14/2025
Spring II 2026
- Program Start Date:03/16/2026
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 03/06/2026
- New F1 Students i: 01/16/2026
4. Tuitions and Scholarships
|Tuition Estimate
| Program | Cost Per Credit | Annual Tuition | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive MBA | $485 | $9,700 | $19,400 |
| Executive MBA Healthcare Management | $485 | $9,700 | $19,400 |
| Executive MS IT Project Management | $485 | $9,700 | $19,400 |
| Executive MS Artificial Intelligence | $485 | $10,476 | $17,460 |
| Executive MS IT Cybersecurity | $485 | $10,476 | $17,460 |
| Executive MS Health Informatics | $485 | $10,476 | $17,460 |
| Executive MS Data Science and Analytics | $485 | $10,476 | $17,460 |
|Payment Plans
✅ Available
Payment plans are available. Students must set up a payment plan by the Friday before the term starts. There is a $65 service fee to set up a payment plan each term. New England College – MyCollegePaymentPlan. The payment plan is monthly. Students can log in and pay more frequently if they want to pay weekly or biweekly, but the automatic installment will be scheduled monthly.
|Available Scholarships
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5. Hybrid Formats for International Students at New England College
|Onsite Policy:
New England College requires international student attend onsite residency class once per term.
Students are required to attend one onsite weekend per term, typically during the fourth week of the semester. The schedule is Friday from 8am to 6pm, Saturday from 8am to 6pm, and Sunday from 8am to 3pm.
|Vacation Policy:
International students at New England College can take 1 term off after 3 consecutive terms.
- You may take a term off after a full year of studies at NEC (3 terms) if you want to remain in F-1 status and remain in the US. If you are willing to leave the US and temporarily lose F-1 status, you may take a term of Authorized Early Withdrawal (AEW) at any time. You will have 15 days to leave the US once AEW is authorized by your DSO. When you are ready to return to study you will work with your NEC DSO to reactivate your SEVIS record to Active.
- Students cannot apply for CPT work authorization during the vacation period.
6. CPT Policies
New England College adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.
| Eligibility for CPT from Program Start
✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
| CPT Details
CPT authorization needs to be renewed every term.
CPT is required for graduation.
Must have US masters or 3 years of US work experience. CPT is authorized by term. Once you start your program, gaps between terms will be covered by your CPT extension process which your NEC DSO will assist with. There should be no gap once you start your program if you do the CPT extension process before the end of every term. Your NEC DSO sends reminders and the process for the CPT extension each term.
7. Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0-3.2
(GoElite offers a flexible admission plan)
Minimum English Proficiency: TOEFL [61]; IELS [5.5]; PET [43]; Duolingo [90]
(Contact GoElite to Waive the Requirement)
Application Checklist:
- Transcript - Highest Transcript
- Resume
- Passport
- Financial Proof
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8. FAQs for New England College
NEC is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), ensuring institutional and program quality.
Executive master’s students are required to attend one three-day on-campus residency per semester, typically scheduled over a Friday to Sunday weekend.
Programs run across three 15-week terms per year, typically taking 5–6 semesters to complete:
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MBA and IT & Project Management — about 2 years
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Data Science & Analytics, IT & Cybersecurity, and Health Informatics — about 20 months
NEC features six enrollment windows annually, with intakes available in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
NEC maintains a student-faculty ratio of approximately 13:1, promoting personalized mentorship and support from experienced faculty.
Yes. NEC is celebrated for its cost-effective tuition, making it one of the most affordable Day 1 CPT schools on the East Coast.
Advertised tuitions and fees range between $8,891 and $9,930 annually.
