Chester College of New England is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher education that offers the Bachelor of Arts degree. The College grants the Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography and Media Arts, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and Interdisciplinary Arts.
Chester College of New England embraces the idea that the liberal arts are essential to lifelong education, as well as being the foundation of all creative and professional endeavors. All degree candidates must satisfactorily complete the general education core curriculum, which includes courses from the liberal and creative arts.
Chester College of New England is a bachelor's degree-granting college that provides a foundation in the liberal arts and the fine arts, complemented by majors in the professional arts. Located in Chester, New Hampshire, the degree programs include fine art, graphic design, photography and media arts, creative writing, professional writing, and interdisciplinary arts. Minors are offered in photojournalism, creative writing, professional writing-publishing and illustration.
The college was founded in 1965 as White Pines College by Faith Preston, Ed.D., who sought to create a post-secondary learning environment that focused on the needs of the individual student in a way that larger institutions could not. The name was changed in 2002 when the college expanded from a 2-year program to a 4-year college.
The college features a low student-to-faculty ratio (12:1), artist- and writer-in-residence programs, and a program of guest lectures, exhibitions, art and photography exhibits, internships, and relationships with professional associations.
On June 30, 2007, Dr. William Nevious stepped down as the college's president after five years at the helm. Nevious was credited with orchestrating unprecedented growth during his time at Chester College. On June 22, former Manchester Mayor Robert Baines was named interim president. He will serve a one year term while the college searches for a permanent replacement for Nevious .
Notable faculty include published authors David Crouse and Robert W. Crawford, as well as Christina Pitsch and Darrell Matsumoto.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 53% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 14,430 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,900 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 530 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,885 | 40% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 813 | 23% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,250 | 38% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 9,820 | 79% | |
Any Aid: |
81% |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
