NH’s Changing College Landscape

By: Scott Merrill

Outlets: Business NH Magazine

Published: September 12, 2026

Words: 1,551

Last Updated: 6 days, 2 hours ago


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It’s indisputable. College is an expensive proposition, and economic, demographic and political forces are making it an increasingly expensive one for states and students. Colleges in NH are fighting over fewer students and adapting to changes in state support, international student populations, grant funding and student aid programs.

New Hampshire’s colleges and universities create $17.1 billion in total economic impact, supporting 114,262 jobs and contributing $636 million in local and state tax …

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