School Information

38.0
Total Cost $25,348
Total Enrollment 15,253
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

http://www.unh.edu
105 Main St., Thompson Hall, Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3547
(603) 862-1234

The University of New Hampshire is the state’s public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. Its primary purpose is learning: students collaborating with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. The University of New Hampshire has a national and international agenda and holds land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant charters. From its main Durham campus and its college in Manchester, the University serves New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities, and applied research. The University of New Hampshire is distinguished by its commitment to high quality undergraduate ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, 75.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 50.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,413), and 61% receive loans ($6,593 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,874. Off campus it is around $8,874.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is $16,600 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $12,743
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $26,713
Tuition Graduate in State $10,380
Tuition Graduate Out of State $24,350
Living Costs
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $25,348
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $39,318
Total Expense In State Off Campus $28,648
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $17,550
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $42,618
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $31,520
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 16,132 people applied to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 26.0% accepted (27.0% male and 25.0% female)

Of the 12,575 undergraduate students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (96.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 53.0% of the 2,678 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     53.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     87.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     74.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     72.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1
Admissions Office Phone (603) 862-1360
Admissions Office Email admissions@unh.edu
Admissions Office Address University of New Hampshire Office of Admissions 4 Garrison Avenue Durham, NH 03824
Admissions Transfer URL http://admissions.unh.edu/apply/transfer-students/
Admissions Website http://www.unh.edu/unhedutop/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
 
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 33 54 3 2
Animal Sciences, General 25 51 3 2
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 8
Dairy Science 2
Horticultural Science 1
Architecture and related services 4
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 4
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 7
European Studies/Civilization 1
Women's Studies 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 143 12 8
Biochemistry 17 1 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 87
Botany/Plant Biology 4 2 3
Genetics, General 1
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 17 2
Zoology/Animal Biology 18 7 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 58 425 163
Accounting 19
Business Administration and Management, General 375
Business/Commerce, General 58 114
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 50
Information Resources Management/CIO Training 30
Communication, journalism, and related programs 155
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 155
Computer and information sciences and support services 15 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 15 15
Education 17 21 216 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 37
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 14
Education, Other 6 1 1
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 12
Elementary Education and Teaching 60
Mathematics Teacher Education 19
Reading Teacher Education 6
Secondary Education and Teaching 82
Special Education and Teaching, General 4
Superintendency and Educational System Administration 11
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2
Engineering 6 194 49 12
Chemical Engineering 19 1
Civil Engineering, General 67 12 5
Computer Engineering, General 9
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 22 21 3
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 10
Materials Science 4 2
Mechanical Engineering 67 6 1
Ocean Engineering 6 5 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 40
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 40
English language and literature/letters 162 38 4
Creative Writing 8
English Language and Literature, General 162 30 4
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7 65 7
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 7
Human Development and Family Studies, General 65 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 52 3
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 7
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 4
Latin Language and Literature 1
Linguistics 4
Russian Language and Literature 5
Spanish Language and Literature 28 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 8 252 128
Athletic Training/Trainer 9
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 15
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 47 15
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 45
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 87 43
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 6 48 60
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 2 10
History 69 12 4
History, General 69 12 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4 3
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 3
Mathematics and statistics 2 29 21 3
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 9
Mathematics, General 20 21 3
Statistics, Other 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 46 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Nutrition Sciences 46 4
Natural resources and conservation 10 85 31 9
Environmental Science 10 4
Environmental Studies 11 5
Forest Technology/Technician 10
Forestry, General 6
Natural Resource Economics 11 1
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other 13
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 27 19
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 18
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 137 11
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 75 4
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 62 7
Philosophy and religious studies 30
Philosophy 30
Physical sciences 32 24 6
Chemistry, General 10 5 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 10 12
Hydrology and Water Resources Science 2
Physics, General 12 5 4
Psychology 194 4 3
Psychology, General 194 4 3
Public administration and social service professions 6 40 60
Community Organization and Advocacy 6
Public Administration 18
Social Work 40 42
Social sciences 268 33 4
Anthropology 23
Criminology 0 12
Economics, General 28 10 1
Geography 16
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 116 8
Sociology 85 3 3
Visual and performing arts 109 6
Art/Art Studies, General 30
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 32
Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
Music, General 40 3
Painting 3
 
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