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Daniel Webster College Quick Facts

Whatever your career field, you'll graduate from Daniel Webster College prepared to hit the ground running -- or flying, managing, computing, counseling or engineering. That's because every program and every person here is dedicated to giving you the educational foundation, the practical experience and the professional skills you need to succeed. Right away. From day one.

Character

Four-year, private, non-sectarian co-educational residential/commuter college with a primary focus on experiential learning
Small college atmosphere with emphasis on individual excellence through individual attention
Fully automated Anne Bridge Baddour Library and Learning Center with services including full-text journal databases, the online catalog, subject websites, document delivery service, and more.

Accreditation

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; member of the New Hampshire College and University Council; accredited by the Council on Aviation Accreditation (CAA) and holds Federal Aviation Administration Air Agency Certification PSE 15/21 as an approved pilot school; flight courses are operated under Part 141 and Part 61 of the FAA regulations; affiliated with FAA College Training Initiative (CTI) for air traffic control.

Location

Conveniently located in Southern New Hampshire in Nashua, the state's second-largest city and twice named "America's Best Place to Live."
The city's municipal airport is adjacent to the campus.
Nashua is home to a symphony orchestra, theater guild, arts center, many fine restaurants, and shopping areas.
Boston is just 36 miles to the south and Manchester, New Hampshire, is 20 minutes to the north
Excellent skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and boating and the scenic New Hampshire seacoast are well within an hour's drive

Student Body

Average enrollment is 1200 students: 600 traditional and 600 non-traditional with more than 25 states and eight to twelve countries represented annually
Traditional population is 80% male and 20% female
Non-traditional is 40% male and 60% female
Student-faculty ratio is 14:1, providing opportunity for individual attention and instruction, tutoring, and advising

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate degrees in aeronautical engineering, aviation/air traffic management, aviation flight operations (professional pilot training), aviation management, business management, computer science, information systems, management and information technology, marketing management, mechanical engineering, social science, and sport management
MBA program specifically designed for working adults
MBA for Aviation Professionals
EXCEL, a distinctive degree completion program
Degree and certificate programs through campus-based Continuing Education and Internet-based Distance Education

Financial Assistance and Scholarships

More than 90 percent of the students at Daniel Webster College receive some form of financial assistance
Awards more than $5 million annually in institutional funds through a variety of financial assistance programs
Offers four-year renewable academic performance scholarships to students exhibiting high academic achievement through high school GPA and other test scores, ranging from $2000 to $12,000
Administers both federal and local financial assistance programs
For more information, call or e-mail the Director of Financial Assistance at 800-325-6876 or finasst@dwc.edu

Academic Calendar

Undergraduate: two 15 week semesters; one winter intersession; two summer sessions
Continuing Education: six eight-week terms; four twelve week terms; sequential EXCEL five week term
Distance Education: six eight-week terms

Application Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school program or GED
The SAT I or ACT is required for all students interested in earning a bachelor degree.
Consideration is based on high school performance and a letter of recommendation.
Although not required, a campus visit and personal admissions interview while the College is in session is strongly recommended
Transfer students may be admitted to the September or January semesters
Admission decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, physical handicap, or national origin
The College operates on a rolling admission basis and students are notified of a decision within two weeks after their file is complete
The application fee is $35
Telephone contact: 603-577-6600 or 800-325-6876 (toll free) Fax: Fax: 603-577-6001 E-mail: admissions@dwc.edu

Housing

Six residence halls
All rooms wired for high-speed Internet access and cable TV
Central dining hall and a snack bar

Aviation Fleet

Includes Cessna 172's for our basic VFR and IFR training. Piper Arrows are used for complex aircraft training. Grob 109 motor gliders, and Piper Seminole multi-engine aircraft.
Tamposi Aviation Center is directly adjacent to Nashua Airport, with its 5,500-foot paved and lighted runway and operating control tower
Center is fully equipped with a flight dispatch area, classrooms, offices, and a lab equipped with single and twin-engine Aviation Simulation Technology flight simulators
One of only a few aviation schools with its own air traffic control simulators

Athletics and Activities

NCAA Division III athletics, as well as ACHA ice hockey
Member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the Eastern Collegiate Ski Conference and the United States Collegiate Ski Association
Fitness center with weight room and cardio-vascular training
Variety of student clubs and organizations

Technology

High speed Internet access across campus
E-learning (Blackboard) with online course materials
Multimedia support for campus teaching/learning spaces