The New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC) is a nonprofit consortium of colleges and universities that collaborate to expand education opportunities across the state.
NHCUC members work together to help students & communities thrive.
Our members include public, private, two-year and four-year colleges, and universities. Highly regarded for their outstanding teaching and research, they also serve as vital centers of activity that strengthen communities and drive economic growth.
A vibrant coalition
Member Colleges & Universities
Our Work
NHCUC programs benefit members, students, & the state.
Our innovative GEAR UP and New Hampshire Scholars initiatives help students prepare for and succeed in college.
Study NH and other programs promote New Hampshire as a higher education destination and help members recruit talented students from in state and across the globe.
Our professional communities connect leaders across campuses to share information, increase efficiency, and meet emerging challenges.
Student Exchange and Tuition Remission open access to courses across institutions and provide valuable benefits for member faculty and staff.
NHCUC’s state and national advocacy affect higher education funding and other key policy issues.
Driving economic growth
Economic Impact Highlights
New Hampshire’s higher education institutions contribute some $8 billion to the state’s economy each year.
$2.8
billion
operating expenditures
$1.5
billion
salaries, wages, & benefits
$1.2
billion
capital investment, spending, & taxes
$463
million
Aid for Students
$170
million
Research & Development
$128
million