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New England College Institute of Art and Design

New England College Institute of Art and Design
148 Concord Street
Manchester, NH 03104

Official telephone: (603) 623-0313
Fax number: (603) 641-1832
Website: www.nec.edu/art-and-design
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 866 241-4918
866 241-4918 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $30
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 356
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 206
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 48%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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