University of New Hampshire
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About University of New Hampshire
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of New Hampshire is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Durham, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,387, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 85 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 77%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $15,520, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $35,290.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile26-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1120-1320
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
14k
Students enrolled
23%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Unknown
3%
Black
1%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
24
Total Online Enrollment
3,171
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.23% online, 77% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate36% online
Master's18% online
Doctorate9% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Graduate | $14,170 | $27,810 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,992 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,200 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,314 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,200 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,200 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $31,712 | $51,482 |
| Off-campus without family | $32,034 | $51,804 |
| Off-campus with family | $18,720 | $38,490 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
16%
State Grant Aid
7%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Swimming Diving
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 8 | Education. | |||
| 9 | Engineering. | |||
| 10 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 11 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 14 | History. | |||
| 15 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 16 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 17 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 18 | Military Technologies And Applied Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 20 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 21 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 22 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 23 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 24 | Psychology. | |||
| 25 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 26 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 27 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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