Chester College Of New England

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Chester College of New England was established in 1965 by Faith Preston as a private, two-year arts college. It is located in Chester, New Hampshire. The institute was originally known as White Pines College, but was renamed Chester College of New England in 2002, following its expansion to a four-year institution. It grants bachelor’s degrees in areas of fine arts, photography & media arts and writing & literature, among others. The college also offers online and continuing education programs. Study abroad opportunities are also available to students.

Chester College of New England encourages students to participate in extra-curricular programs like ski trips, plays, art and photography exhibits and pool and chess tournaments. The institute also provides students with internship opportunities and development assistance.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in fine arts, photography and commercial art, design, and liberal arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 211 in 2009-2010 (192 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 90% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Chester provides on-campus housing for 133 of its 192 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

DESIGN (7 awarded)

• Graphic Design

FINE ARTS (6 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (12 awarded)

• Creative Writing
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded)

• Photography