History
- Founded in 1871 as a teacher training school
- A part of the University System of New Hampshire
- Graduate programs began in 1948
Student Profile
- 4,300 undergraduate students
- 2,291 male students
- 2,009 female students
- 1,090 First Year students
- 20 average student age
- 2,262 graduate students
Faculty Profile
- 182 professors and instructors
- 94% hold a doctorate or terminal degree in their field
- 17:1 student to faculty ratio
Tuition (2010 – 2011)
- In-State: $7,650
- Out-of-State:$15,820
Campus Profile
- Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
- 170 acres and 47 buildings
- 19 Athletic Teams
- NCAA Division III Athletic Division
- School Colors: Green and White
- School Mascot: Panthers
By the Numbers
- 340,000+ volumes in our library:
- 48 undergraduate majors
- 65 undergraduate minors
- 6 Graduate degrees with over 75 concentrations and 15 certificate programs
- 80+ student clubs/organizations:
* Information accurate as of January, 2011



