New Hampshire has a number of private and public universities, art schools, and baccalaureate colleges. Dartmouth College is the oldest college in the state.
There are five public universities in the state that are administered by the University System of New Hampshire. The state also has a number of community colleges. The major universities and colleges in New Hampshire are:
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University of New Hampshire: Established in 1866, the University of New Hampshire is a public university that is a part of the University System of New Hampshire, United States. It is the largest university on the state with over 15,000 students. The administrative staff consists of 586 members. The major courses offered by the university include engineering, physical sciences, liberal arts, agriculture, life sciences, and law. Mark W. Huddleston is the president of the institution.
New Hampshire Institute of Art: Founded in 1898 as the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences, the New Hampshire Institute of Art adopted its present name in 1997. It is located in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire's Victory Park National Historic District. The institute offers certificate programs in painting, ceramics, art, education, photography, and interior design. Roger Williams is the president of the institute.
Plymouth State University: Located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, the Plymouth State is a public, co-educational university. It was founded in 1871 as Plymouth Normal School and went on to become a state college known as Plymouth State College. The College finally evolved to a state university in 2003. It has an enrollment of approximately 6,562 students. Business studies, psychology, visual arts, natural sciences, arts, social sciences, and physical education are the major academic programs. The institution is best known for its meteorology program. Dr Sara Jayne Steen is the president.
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