University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH, USA
Public
4 Year

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

Average Net Price
$24,847
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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:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,314
Books and Supplies
$1000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,214
$30k - $48k
$17,573
$48k - $75k
$19,641
$75k - $110k
$23,879
$110k+
$27,997
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.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,573
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 Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,572
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,130

 

Students receiving state aid
7%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1162
Students receiving federal aid
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
0
100
87%
Acceptance Rate
21016
Students Applied
61%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
421
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1May 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 15
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
37%
Out-Of-State Students
54%
3%
Submitting ACT
39%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1176
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
550
75th
660
Reading
25th
570
75th
660
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
37%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
19
Top 25%
49
Top 50%
86
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
83
$30k - $48k
65
$48k - $75k
97
$75k - $110k
122
$110k+
285

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 603-862-1360
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: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

2-19 Students
37%
20-39 Students
40%
40-99 Students
17%
100+ Students
5%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
113

Faculty Overview

0
100
69%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
37%
Out-Of-State Students
54%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
4%
White
85%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
251
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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
Each professor is different; it really depends on which class(es) you take. If you took a lecture hall class (100-200 students) at 8 am in the morning, and you fall asleep, your teacher would remember you for that. Unless you go to their office to chat, it will be hard for them to know which kind of person you are.
Unlike high school where you can have the same class every day, College gives you the luxury of having a class 2-4 times per week. Some classes require me to read & analyze articles, others look for a 6-8 page paper. For those that do neither, the classes require a total of three exams and a final exam that help/hurt your grade if you don’t study.
I’m a little biased but I really like classes in the Liberal Arts field. I’m undeclared but trying to get into Sociology and Justice Studies. If I graduate with both, I can still go into Law School. My previous major, Nursing, did not give me the same opportunity, but I guess your major reflects what you’re passionate about. If you’re good at Art, Science, History, Technology, or care about animals, you have the chance to major in that field and turn it into a career.
Funmi from Harvard, MA
The classes are amazing and there is so much to choose from and UNH really tries to cater the classes so that individuals are actually interested in the classes they are attending and want to be there. For example, I'm a HUGE horse person but not a big history buff and I discovered that UNH offered a class that studied the use of the horse in history that I could take for the history requirement. You can even find work study jobs that cater to your major as well (as a pre-vet major I work in the NH State Diagnostic Lab on campus with veterinarians and get to observe interactive necropsies (animal autopsies) where the vets ask for your ideas and opinions and it's ok to say I don't know because they'll fill you in.
Bridget from Loudon, NH
The University of New Hampshire is home to me. UNH includes a wide aray of academic studies that is sure to satisfy your goals for the next four years, along with resources that will help you create an unforgettable journey and the adventure of a lifetime. I take pride in being a part of the UNH community and strongly encourage young adults to consider it in their quest to start a future in the career of their choice.
Maitlyn from Litchfield, NH
All of the classes at the University of New Hampshire are unique. Some are big, some are small, and each professor has a different teaching style. There is a lot of variety, but one thing remains the same: each student is treated well, and is given the chance to absorb an incredible amount of knowledge. First semester, I took classes ranging from junior level french, to a general education requirement like Ecology and Values. Either way, I was exposed to different aspects of each subject that I didn't expect, and I was bettered by that. My Psychology class had 250 students, whereas my French class had 10. Class size depends on the subject, and before coming to UNH I thought class size was extremely important. However, the professors at the university are committed to making you feel as though you are performing your best and they are committed to teaching their students to the best of their abilities. Even in my class of 250, I can confidently say that each student felt as though they were important. Not only am I learning a lot, I enjoy going to class every day and cannot wait for next semester to begin.
Cara from NH
The University of New Hampshire has been nothing less than a place that I consider my second home. It's the one place where being a freshman is considered better than being a senior because the upperclassmen know that you still have 3 more years to be there when they're graduating. Everyone looks forward to meeting the incoming freshmen so that they can give their advice and help anytime it's needed, and likes to make everyone feel welcome.
Victoria from West Hartford, CT
they have a lot to offer no matter what your major or even if you are undecided. the campus has a lot of diversity and you can expect to meet a lot of different people. the campus is large and set in a quiet little town which is very proud to have the university.
Ciaira from Hillsboro, NH
I am definitely learning a lot here. It may be hard at times because every professor is so different, but once you get to know your professor and once they get to know you they will do whatever it takes to help you pass their class. There are also so many opportunities to get academic help on campus that you can use.
Robin from Middleburg, FL
As a student who applied to many colleges, most of which were tier 4 or Ivy league, I never expected to end-up at UNH. I thought that it wouldn't be challenging enough for me, or wasn't good enough. Boy, was I WRONG! UNH offers a multitude of classes ranging from Dairy to Astrology. There are so many options, and so many great professors whom are willing to help you out in any way possible.
Kimberly from Durham, NH
After completing my first year at UNH, I have learned so much both academically and mentally. All my professors have offered their time to help you succeed in the class. There are a number of resources that are always available too, like the writing and math centers.
Emily from Boston, MA
While academics should be the focus of all college students, finding a way to relax and form relationships with peers is critical to success both academically and in future endeavors. Clubs and organizations are an excellent way of doing this. UNH offers hundreds of existing clubs, ensuring the perfect fit for any student. I am in 4 orgs on campus. Each is very different in both topic and meeting type. Each atmosphere is as special to me as each hobby. UNH’s clubs help students get involved on campus and in the community. They also help students grow into their personality and strengths. The expanse and variety of clubs at UNH promises a place where every student can flourish and find relief from the rigors of academic life.
Maeve - Oklahoma City, OK