Granite State College (formerly the College for Lifelong Learning) provides flexibility, value and state-wide accessibility to higher education throughout New Hampshire.

Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Concord, the College is designed for adult learners who seek alternatives to traditional campus-based programs. The College offers an array of Associate and Bachelor's degree programs in such areas as humanities and arts, early childhood education, criminal justice and Self-Design bachelor's degrees, and offers paraeducator training and alternative paths to teacher certification.

Granite State College operates nine statewide learning centers, including Berlin, Claremont, Concord, Conway, Lebanon, Littleton, Manchester, Portsmouth, and Rochester. Courses are also offered in over 40 additional community sites, as well as online.

Quick Facts: (2004-05 Academic Year)

• Founded: 1972
• Total Enrollment: 2,044 (Undergraduate 1,252)
• Location: Headquartered in Concord, the college operates nine learning centers, and classrooms in over 40 statewide community sites.
• Service area: Statewide
• Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teacher Education Preparation programs for alternative certification and Special Education, and statewide delivery of Plymouth State University's M.Ed., M.B.A., and C.A.G.S. programs.
• Partnerships: NH Department of Education, NH Department of Health and Human Services, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Gregg Public Safety Academy, and others.
• Geographic Representation: New Hampshire state residents
• Population: 92% In-state
• Gender: 23% male, 77% female
• Average Age: 39
• Website: www.granite.edu

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