2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$11,704

Net Price

%

Admitted

%

Enrolled

15%

Graduation Rate

17/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Granite State College

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,692. In 2021, there were 55 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #12 in New Hampshire and ranks #1407 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

55

Total Enrollment

1,692

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for Granite State College

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#12

New Hampshire Rank

Combining ranking factors for 12 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Hampshire, Granite State College ranks #12.

#1407

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Granite State College ranks #1407.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Granite State College offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology55
Total Graduates55
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the Granite State College. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for New Hampshire universities is 9,579. On average, all New Hampshire institutions admit 81% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Granite State College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all New Hampshire four or more years colleges, the percentage is 73%.

The overall graduation rate for Granite State College is 15%, compared to 56% for all New Hampshire universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare GSC to New Hampshire Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Granite State College to the average of all New Hampshire four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

GSC

0

Applicants

%

Percent Admitted

%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

15%

Graduation Rate

NH Colleges

9,579

Applicants

81%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

73%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

56%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 20 or 12% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 141 or 88% part-time faculty members employed at Granite State College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 20 or 12%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

GSC

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

12%

Percent Full-Time

88%

Percent Part-Time

12%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

NH Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

36%

Percent Full-Time

64%

Percent Part-Time

36%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Granite State College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,536, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,684 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Granite State College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Granite State College2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$0
On-Campus Living Expenses$0
Total Living Expenses$0
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$7,536
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$900
Total Undergraduate Expenses$8,436
In-State, Graduate Tuition$9,684
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$9,684
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Granite State College is $11,704. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Granite State College presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$12,544$10,339
$30,001 – $48,000$14,125$8,905
$48,001 – $75,000$14,522$11,876
$75,001 – $110,000$17,508$15,310
$110,001 and more$18,834$16,088
US Department of Education

Compare Granite State College to all New Hampshire universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

GSC

$8,436

Cost to Attend

$3,751

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$11,704

Net Price

NH Colleges

$41,363

Cost to Attend

$16,112

Average Financial Aid

88%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,733

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 45 or 92%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,159 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $3,751.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,159$3,751
Pell Grants546$3,950
Federal Student Loans829$5,124
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Granite State College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

GSC

1,159

Grant or Scholarship Aid

46%

Grants or Scholarships

546

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

829

Federal Student Loans

33%

Federal Student Loans

NH Colleges

5,583

Grant or Scholarship Aid

36%

Grants or Scholarships

3,936

Number of Pell Grants

25%

Pell Grants

6,004

Federal Student Loans

39%

Federal Student Loans

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