
New England College's published charges should be read by academic year and program, not treated as a single permanent price. In the reported 2024-25 undergraduate figures, full-time tuition was $25,714 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with $1,760 in required fees. Reported room and board was $15,220, while books and supplies were estimated at $1,000.
Adding those particular 2024-25 categories gives approximately $43,694 before transportation and personal expenses. That is a planning illustration, not an individual bill or a complete cost-of-attendance budget. Other published tuition figures for NEC differ, so students should use the current schedule for their degree, enrollment status, and entry year rather than combine charges drawn from different schedules.
Aid can substantially change what a student pays. In the reported aid figures, all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, while 72% had student loans. The average grant award reported for undergraduates was $28,281, but an average is not an individual award. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $24,340. Net price estimates account for grants and scholarships, not a promise that loans or out-of-pocket costs will disappear.
Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, state assistance, institutional aid, and applicable military education benefits. The FAFSA and NEC's aid instructions establish what an applicant must submit. A useful comparison between colleges is each school's personalized aid offer alongside its full annual budget, with grants separated from loans and work earnings.
Students at New England College may seek part-time work while studying, but a job should not be assumed simply because it appears in a financial aid plan. Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is an aid-supported employment program; it generally requires the student to secure a position and earn wages through hours worked.
Other campus jobs may operate outside Federal Work-Study. Students should ask the financial aid or student employment office which positions are open to them, how to apply, and whether the expected hours fit their course schedule. An internship serves a different purpose: it may provide academic credit or career experience and is not necessarily paid.
NEC reports career support that includes individual and group counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking opportunities. Those services can help with a job or internship search, but their availability is not an employment outcome.
100% of undergraduates receive aid, $28,281 on average
Yearly living expenses by where students live
Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid
Typical room charge for academic year
$7,490Typical board charge for academic year
$7,730Total dormitory capacity
810Institution provide on-campus housing
YesInstitution provides board or meal plan
YesUndergraduate average amount
$28,281All
$32,095Undergraduate average amount
$8,665Graduate average amount
$7,982Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.