Granite State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Concord, New Hampshire, Granite State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of Granite State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Granite State College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Granite State College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Hampshire state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

Granite State College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,791

Cost of attendance at Granite State College in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire's average	$14,334
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,015

Cost of attendance at Granite State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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New Hampshire's average	$25,926
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Granite State College received on average $5,071 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,071

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	31	63%	$4,310	$133,610
Other Federal Grant	33	67%	$4,664	$153,910
State Grant/Scholarships	19	39%	$757	$14,388
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	19	39%	$1,017	$19,332
Total Grant & Scholarships	37	76%	$5,071	$187,630

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Granite State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Granite State College students is 22.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.7%.

22.2%

white 23.1% 15 students

Service Offerings

Granite State College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Granite State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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