Fact Sheet
Hellenic American University was founded in 2004 by an Act of the New Hampshire (US) Legislature and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as a non-profit.
The University offers six undergraduate degree programs, seven graduate degree programs at the Master’s level, and one doctoral program. All degree programs are approved by the N.H. Department of Education - Division of Higher Education - Higher Education Commission.
Hellenic American University is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or related to American University.
Duration of Studies
All undergraduate programs require four years of full-time study, except for the Associate of Science in General Engineering (ASGE), which foresees two years of full-time study. The duration of the graduate programs varies as follows:
- ΜSI/MSSM/MSSHM: 18 months of full-time study
- MBA/MSPSY: two years of full-time study
- MAT/MAAL/MACI: at least one year of full-time study
- Ph.D. in Language and Communication: approximately three years of full-time study, excluding the Dissertation
The Academic Year comprises two semesters. University courses and Study Abroad programs are also offered during Summer and Winter Intersessions.
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Size of student body, Fall 2023
| Male | Female | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens campus | Undergraduate | 89 | 126 | 215 |
| Graduate | 40 | 94 | 134 | |
| PhD | 4 | 10 | 14 | |
| Nashua campus | 52 | 29 | 81 | |
| Total | 185 | 259 | 444 | |
| Source: Registrar’s Office. There are four undecided students (2 Females & 2 Males) who are registered in the Fall 2023 term, and they have not declared their undergraduate program yet. The numbers contain both domestic and international students. | ||||
Retention and Graduation Rates
Annual retention rate
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 82% |
| Ph.D. | 100% |
| Source: Registrar's Office | |
Graduation rate (at 150% time)
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate 1-year programs (MAT, MACI) | 60% |
| Graduate 2-year programs (MAAL, MSI, MBA, MSSM, MSPSY, MSSHM) | 64% |
| Graduate 3-year programs (MSPSY-CMHC) | 67% |
| Ph.D. | 50% |
| Source: Registrar's Office | |
Average Length of Studies
| Degree Program | Length of study (in years) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5 |
| MBA | 3 |
| MAAL | 31/2 |
| MAT | 2 |
| MACI | 2 |
| MSIT | 2 |
| MSPSY | 4 |
| MSSHM | 21/2 |
| MSSM | 11/2 |
| PhD | 8 |
| Source: Registrar's Office | |
Student Body: Nationality
| Nationality | % of student body |
|---|---|
| Hellenic | 76% |
| Indian | 4% |
| US | 1% |
| US, Hellenic (dual nationality) | 2.9% |
| Filipino | 3% |
| Filipino, Hellenic (dual nationality) | 0.3% |
| Albanian | 2% |
| Albanian, Hellenic (dual nationality) | 1% |
| Nigerian | 1% |
| Other, Europe | 3% |
| Other, North Africa & Middle East | 0.5% |
| Other, Asia | 1% |
| Other, Africa | 2% |
| Other, Russian | 0.3% |
| Other, Hellenic (dual nationality) | 1% |
| Other, North America | 1% |
Students Receiving Financial Aid (Fall 2023)*
| % of non-international students receiving aid | Average financial aid award (as % of tuition and fees) | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% | 41% |
| Graduate | 85% | 43% |
| PhD students | 100% | 47% |
| * excluding international students | ||
Student Debt Upon Graduation: €0 / $0
Faculty (AY 2023-24)
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time & Part-time | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Visiting faculty | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Adjunct faculty | 51 | 23 | 74 |
| Total | 73 | 40 | 113 |
Employment Status of the Graduating Class of 2023
| Employed | 59% |
| Employed and pursuing graduate studies | 5% |
| Self-employed | 17% |
| Pursuing graduate studies or internships | 9% |
| Not employed | 9% |
| Total | 100% |
|
* percentages computed for the 87% of graduates whose employment status we were able to confirm. Percentages do not add up to 100 because of rounding. Last updated: December 2023 |
|
Undergraduate Tuition 2023-2024
Resident
- Cost per credit for all undergraduate programs: €233,33 | $233.33
- Duration of undergraduate studies if attending as a full-time student: 4
| Program | Credits | Courses (#) | Total Tuition (€) | Τotal Tuition ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. in Business Administration | 121 | 41 | €28,232.93 | $28.232,93 |
| B.S. in Informatics | 121 | 41 | €28,232.93 | $28.232,93 |
| B.A. in English Language and Literature | 121 | 41 | €28,232.93 | $28.232,93 |
| Bachelor in Music | 121* | 40** | €28,232.93 | $28.232,93 |
| B.S. in Psychology | 123 | 41 | €28,232.93 | $28.232,93 |
| B.S. in Engineering | 126 | 41 | €29,399.58 | $29.399,58 |
| * The number of credits may vary depending on the Major/Minor that each student follows. | ||||
| ** The number of courses may vary depending on the Major/Minor that each student follows. | ||||
Undergraduate Fees 2023-2024
| Fees | Amount | Payable |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | €30,00 $30.00 |
Payable with the submission of the application. |
| Non-Refundable Deposit (for New Students) | €1.000,00 $1,000.00 |
Το be deducted from the first installment. |
| TOEIC Exam | €100,00 $100.00 |
Candidate students that lack proof of English Language Certification, according to the University's Admissions requirements. |
| Education Services Fee | €150,00 $150.00 |
Per year / payable upon Fall registration. |
| Graduation Fee | €190,00 $190.00 |
Upon Graduation/one month before the graduation ceremony. |
| Conservatory Fee | €80,00 $80.00 |
Music students only. |
Graduate Tuition 2023-2024
Resident
| Program | Duration* | Credits | Courses(#) | Tuition per credit | Total Tuition (€) | Total Tuition ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. in Applied Linguistics | 2 | 36 | 11 | €257,47 $257.47 |
€9.269,00 | $9,269.00 |
| M.A. in Conference Interpreting | 1 | 36 | 12 | €257,47 $257.47 |
€9.269,00 | $9,269.00 |
| M.A. in Translation | 1 | 36 | 12 | €257,47 $257.47 |
€9.269,00 | $9,269.00 |
| MBA | 2 | 36 | 12 | €390,14 $390.14 |
€14.045,00 | $14,045.00 |
| MBA – rolling cohort | 2 | 36 | 12 | $390.14 | $14,045.00 | |
| M.S. in Informatics | 1 ½ | 36 | 11 | €333,33 $333.33 |
€12.000,00 | $12,000.00 |
| M.S. in Psychology: Concentration in Clinical Psychology | 2 | 60 | 20 | €221,82 $221.82 |
€13.309,00 | $13,309.00 |
| M.S. in Psychology: Concentration in Mental Health Counseling | 3 | 66 | 22 | €221,82 $221.82 |
€14.640,12 | $14,640.12 |
| M.S. in Sales Management | 1 ½ | 30 | 10 | €246,10 $246.10 |
€7.383,00 | $7,383.00 |
| M.S. in Stress Health Management | 1 ½ | 30 | 10 | €230,00 $230.00 |
€6.900,00 | $6,900.00 |
| Ph.D. in Language and Communication | 4 | 58 | 21 | €520,00 $520.00 |
€30.160,00 | $30,160.00 |
| * Length of studies if pursued full-time | ||||||
Graduate Fees 2023-2024
| Fees | Amount | Payable |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (Master's) | €50,00 $50.00 |
Payable with the submission of the application. |
| Application Fee (Ph.D.) | €100,00 $100.00 |
Payable with the submission of the application. |
| Dissertation Fee (Ph.D. candidates) | €150,00 $150.00 |
Payable upon submission of the manuscript. |
| Non-Refundable Deposit (for New Students) | €1.000,00 $1,000.00 |
Το be deducted from the first installment. |
| TOEIC Exam | €100,00 $100.00 |
Candidate students that lack proof of English Language Certification, according to the University's Admissions requirements. |
| Education Services Fee | €150,00 $150.00 |
Per year / payable upon Fall registration. |
| Graduation Fee | €190,00 $190.00 |
Upon Graduation/one month before the graduation ceremony. |
Tuition Fees for International Students, 2023-2024
| Program | Total Tuition (€) | Total Tuition ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate degree programs | €58,000 | $58,000 |
| Master’s degree programs | €35,400 | $35,400 |
| Doctoral program | €75,000 | $75,000 |
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Exchange rate conversions are based on a yearly average. For 2023-2024 the rate is set to 1 € = 1 $. This rate may change should significant fluctuations occur.
Note: The data on this Fact Sheet has been prepared by the University’s Office for Institutional Research and Assessment, which provides information on the institution to support strategic planning, policy formulation, resource allocation, and external reporting needs.
University Contacts
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