Overview
The University of New Hampshire is a 4-year public school in New Hampshire’s seacoast region and the state’s flagship university campus. The largest university in the state, UNH is home to 11 schools and colleges granting bachelor’s degrees in over 100 academic majors. In addition to classroom facilities, UNH is home to the InterOperability Lab—the world’s leading test facility for networking and data products. For students looking for a break from campus life, UNH is a short train ride from Boston and coastal Maine.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$24,847
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1176
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $19,112 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,882 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,314 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,573
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,572
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,130
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
7%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1162
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,572
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$105,271,312
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$20,165,985
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,862
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,136
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,377
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,045
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
21016
Students Applied
61%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
421
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
39%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1176
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
13,953
Total Number of Undergrads
11,512
0
100
69%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
77%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
113
Faculty Overview
0
100
69%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
251
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
56%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
259
Total Female Athletes
275
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
48
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,700
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Portland
Washington
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
University of New Hampshire
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Fidelity Investments
Southern New Hampshire University
Oracle
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,136
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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