University of New Hampshire

Durham, New Hampshire
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of New Hampshire is a public institution established in 1866 with suburban setting located at Durham. It is ranked 115 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calendar. Students can choose more than 100 majors. Before first class of freshmen, students get chance to meet their classmates and have some fun through the Pre-Orientation Adventure for Wildcats (PAWs) program. This opportunity allows first year students to camp outdoors and learn from upperclassmen leaders. Once on campus, students can explore more than 200 clubs, join an intramural sports team or eat with friends at one of the dining halls, which often serve locally produced foods.

#115 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Durham, New Hampshire
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1866
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
11,480 Undergraduates
Website http://www.unh.edu/

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$54,260
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$24,013
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $19,112
Outstate Tuition Fee $38,882
Room and Board Fees $12,992
$44,656 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

87% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is your first language or if you are attending a school where English is the primary language of instruction

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$21,418 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$9,703 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $54,260
60% Students with need received Financial Aid
14.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $9,000 for NH residents; $14,000 for non-residents
Eligibility First-Year Applicants (domestic and international)
Minimum Criteria GPA 4.01 and above
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Chancellor's Scholarship
Total Worth $7,000 for NH residents; $12,000 for non-residents
Eligibility First-Year Applicants (domestic and international)
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.90 - 4.00
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 for NH residents; $9,000 for non-residents
Eligibility First-Year Applicants (domestic and international)
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.70 - 3.89
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth $3,000 for NH residents; $7,000 for non-residents
Eligibility First-Year Applicants (domestic and international)
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.50 - 3.69
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Director's Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 for NH residents; $5,000 for non-residents
Eligibility First-Year Applicants (domestic and international)
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.10 - 3.49
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Industry Scholarship
Total Worth covers a significant portion of a student’s tuition, fees, and room & board for four years of undergraduate education at UNH
Details For first-year students entering the University’s College of Engineering & Physical Sciences (CEPS).
Athletic Scholarship
Total Worth Variable
Details Awarded to first-year applicants who are student athletes
See all Scholarships

Students

11,480 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
70% Students graduate within 6 years