Granite State College
Location and Contact Information
8 Old Suncook RoadConcord, NH 03301-7317
USA
Main Tel: (603) 228-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Granite State College, also referred to as GSC, is located in Concord, New Hampshire, United States. It was founded in the year 1972 as the College for Lifelong Learning. It is under the University System of New Hampshire. Associate degrees and certificate programs are offered to GSC students in many areas of study including criminal justice, self design, business management, early childhood education, and human resources. Online programs are also offered for the convenience of outstation students.
The different clubs and organizations that students have access to include the Animal Rights Alliance, Health Outreach Club, Order of Omega, Accounting Students’ Association, Alpha Phi Omega, American Society of Civil Engineers, Alpha Chi Sigma, and Alpha Xi Delta.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Granite State:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara, CA | 1,735 |
| 2 | Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | 3,666 |
| 3 | Framingham State College | Framingham, MA | 6,086 |
| 4 | University of Houston-Victoria | Victoria, TX | 3,174 |
| 5 | Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System | Irvine, CA | 6,067 |
| 6 | Fitchburg State College | Fitchburg, MA | 6,761 |
| 7 | Governors State University | University Park, IL | 5,636 |
| 8 | Athens State University | Athens, AL | 3,330 |
| 9 | University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | 4,888 |
| 10 | Adams State College | Alamosa, CO | 2,920 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 221 | 7 |
| Associate | 89 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 85 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,542 in 2009-2010 (1,262 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%.
Students under 25 years old represent 20% of the student body. About 39% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Granite State offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
LAW
- Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Behavioral Sciences
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