New Hampshire Institute Of Art
Location and Contact Information
148 Concord StManchester, NH 03104-4858
USA
Main Tel: (866) 241-4918
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The New Hampshire Institute of Art, also referred to as NHIA, is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. Founded in 1898 as the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences, the college is a private, four-year institution. The college serves as an important cultural center for New Hampshire, as is the only independent art college in the state. It confers bachelor’s degrees in ceramics, illustration, painting and photography, among others. It also offers certificate courses through its continuing education program. Its campus consists of four academic buildings and three dormitories.
The New Hampshire Institute of Art features organizations like the Student Council, which is responsible for organizing concerts, exhibitions, trips to New York and Boston and providing internships. The institute offers academic counseling to its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
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.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to New Hampshire Institute Of Art:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis College of Art | Memphis, TN | 404 |
| 2 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | 1,229 |
| 3 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown, PA | 10,393 |
| 4 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | 741 |
| 5 | Sussex County Community College | Newton, NJ | 3,759 |
| 6 | College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | 11,367 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | 12,753 |
| 8 | Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT | 5,427 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 29,215 |
| 10 | University of Colorado at Boulder | Boulder, CO | 32,469 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 31 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 13 |
Students
Student enrollment was 354 in 2009-2010 (340 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 87% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
New Hampshire Institute Of Art provides on-campus housing for 268 of its 340 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
New Hampshire Institute Of Art offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
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