New England Institute of Technology
Non-profit
Public
Regional
A leader in technical career education in New England, New England Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution with undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 50 areas. The school is noteworthy because most of its bachelor's degrees can be completed in three years. New England Tech, one of the best online colleges in Rhode Island, has e-learning options that are designed for working professionals. Four online bachelor's degree programs are offered in Automotive Service Management, a program for working automotive and transportation professionals; Criminal Justice for Working Professionals, for public safety professionals; Rehabilitation Sciences, to train those working with the disabled; and the RN to BSN for licensed registered nurses. Some online degree programs have an accelerated format. Students have access to courses 24/7, in addition to online advising and tutoring. The school's tuition is the lowest of any private college in the state.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Considered (not required)
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Required
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
18k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
89%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Architecture And Related Services
4
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
5
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
6
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
7
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
8
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
10
Education
11
Engineering
12
English Language And Literature/Letters
13
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
14
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
15
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
16
Health Professions And Related Programs
17
History
18
History
19
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
20
Library Science
21
Mathematics And Statistics
22
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
23
Natural Resources And Conservation
24
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
25
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
26
Philosophy And Religious Studies
27
Physical Sciences
28
Psychology
29
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
30
Social Sciences
31
Visual And Performing Arts
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