Admissions

Is Chester College of New England accredited?
Yes! Chester College of New England is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges to grant the Bachelor of Art degree.

How many students at Chester College?
There are approximately 250 students studying at Chester College.

What is the student/faculty ratio?
12:1

Where is Chester, New Hampshire?
Chester is a beautiful rural community located just outside of Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city. Chester is 45 minutes from the seacoast and just one hour north of Boston.

How safe is the Chester College campus?
The campus is a safe one by any measure. Very few incidents happen on and around the College campus. To maintain this safe environment, the college encourages students to take reasonable precautions such as locking their room doors.

Should students bring a computer to campus with them?
Students are not required to own a computer, but it is recommended. Students have access to 3 computer labs on campus, where there is access to the Internet, and word processing programs, in addition to the media and design labs.

Am I required to live on campus?
Although an important aspect to the full college experience is living on campus, Chester College does not require students to live in our residence halls.

What are the residence hall policies?
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Are students permitted to have a car on campus?
Yes, students are welcome to have a car on campus. The annual parking fee is $35.

Where is the closest bank?
Spollett's General Store, located within walking distance of the college, has an ATM. Derry, NH, a 10 minute car ride, also has several bank branches, including Citizens, Bank of America, TD Banknorth, and Sovereign.

How far away is the closest hospital?
Parkland Hospital, located in Derry, is 10 minutes away.

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