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About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. It was founded and incorporated in 1866 as a land grant college in Hanover, moved to Durham in 1893, and adopted its current name in 1923. The university's Durham campus comprises six colleges. A seventh college, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, occupies the university's campus in Manchester. The University of New Hampshire School of Law is in Concord, the state's capital. The university is part of the University System of New Hampshire and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". As of 2018, its combined campuses made UNH the largest state university system in the state of New Hampshire, with over 15,000 students. It was also the most expensive state-sponsored school in the United States for in-state students.

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88%

Acceptance

$23,805

Net price

11,261

Enrollment

76%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

D

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

88%

Acceptance rate

1,218

SAT average

28

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550670
SAT Math540660
ACT Composite2630

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$23,805

Average net price

$19,202

In-state tuition

$39,852

Out-of-state tuition

$14,142

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$35,537

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

57%

Students with federal loans

$26,814

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,523
$30–48K
$17,476
$48–75K
$19,446
$75–110K
$22,815
$110K+
$28,588

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$66,479

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$53,671

Median earnings (6 yrs)

76%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

86%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,735

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

11,261

Total enrollment

2%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

17%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women
44% men

Race & ethnicity

White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
Black
1%

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus FAQ

Is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus a public or private school?

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public institution located in Durham, NH.

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 88%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus cost?

The average annual net price at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is $23,805 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $19,202 in-state and $39,852 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

About 76% of students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students earn a median of $66,479 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

Admitted students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus have an average SAT score of 1,218 and an ACT midpoint of 28. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus enrolls about 11,261 students.

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