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The University of New Hampshire is a publicly funded academic institution located in Durham, NH. The university boasts over 12,000 undergraduate and over 2,000 master's degree seekers. Baccalaureate students can pursue over 200 bachelor's degree programs that span 11 schools and colleges across three tremendous campuses. The Durham campus alone provides 160 undergraduate degree programs in fields that span engineering, education, biology, music, liberal arts, and the full spectrum of STEM subjects.


Overview of University of New Hampshire – Main Campus


Students have more to their lives than academics, however, and UNH's Durham campus provides ample opportunities for students to enrich their athletic and social lives while still in their undergraduate years. After class, UNH students engage with their peers in more than 200 student organizations that not only enrich personal interests but also provide leadership and other soft skills that are so valuable in life.

UNH is there to help students enrich their bodies, as well. After all, exercise and healthy competition are vital for a well-rounded life. Active students will love taking advantage of the aquatics center, intramural and club sports, and fitness courses. On the weekend, students can take advantage of outdoor adventures such as hiking, paddling, and climbing around scenic New England.

General Information


School Type Public
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 17:1
Graduation Rate 76%
Year Founded 1866

Student Enrollment


Total Students14,788

Undergraduate
12,238
Graduate
2,550

Undergraduate Student

Male 5,507
5,507
Female 6,731
6,731

Graduate Student

Male 1,148
1,148
Female 1,403
1,403

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Admissions


APPLICATIONS18,040

Male 7,421
Female 10,619

ACCEPTANCE15,154

Male 5,863
Female 9,239

Acceptance Rate84%

Male 79%
Female 87%

Enrollment 2,728

Male 1,135
Female 1,593
Admissions
Application Fee $65
High School GPA Required
High School Rank NA
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Required
Recommendations Required
SAT/ACT Considered But Not Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Application Deadline February 1
Common Application Accepted Yes

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


The University of New Hampshire is a publicly funded institution that delivers top-notch academics and degree programs that form the foundation for innumerable successful careers. However, every household is interested to know the cost of that academic excellence. For New Hampshire residents, a year at UNH carries a gross cost of nearly $20,000, inclusive of supplies, books, and fees. Students from outside New Hampshire pay more and their annual costs are around $37,000. Since every student needs housing and food, those costs add up to a total of $35,000 for in-state students and $51,000 for out-of-state scholars.

However, the gross cost is only part of the story. Once the financial aid office works its magic, students see a significant discount. The average net price for a year at UNH is a mere $24,000. The lowest-income households have a steeper discount and pay and average of $18,000, inclusive of room and board. Even the highest-income households receive a generous discount and pay an average of $29,000 per year.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $24,056
Average Total Aid $12,795
Students Receiving Financial Aid 90%
Room & Board $11,942

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $18,879
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $35,409
  • Books and Supplies - $1,000
  • Room & Board - $11,942
  • Other - $2,651

Academics


There are many reasons students choose a specific college or university. Some follow their family footsteps and others love the sports teams. However, the primary purpose of most students is to advance their academic and intellectual achievements. The University of New Hampshire delivers top notch academics for its students, which is evidenced by their reported educational statistics. Most importantly, a school's retention and graduation rates are thought to reveal a school's academic strength.

The retention rate at UNH is spectacular. This number reflects how many first-time, full-time students return for a second year. UNH's first-year students return at a rate of 86%, which is hard to beat by a public institution. Their graduation numbers are likewise strong. The overall graduation rate at UNH is 76%. In fact, a full 68% of UNH students graduate within four years, which means that there's a strong likelihood that the friends that meet in the first-year dorms will crack champagne after a shared graduation ceremony.

These strong numbers are attributable to many factors but one of the easiest to quantify is the student-to-teacher ratio. UNH may be a large state university, but they still manage to maintain an average class size of 17 students. Students typically find that their class sizes get even smaller as they advance into their upper level major degree courses.

Student Population Total


Student Population 14,788

Undergraduate
12,238
Graduate
2,550
Evening Classes : Yes
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 688 Total Graduates / 22%
Business Administration and Management, General 662 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 26 Graduates
All Engineering Majors 335 Total Graduates / 11%
Mechanical Engineering 95 Graduates
Civil Engineering, General 87 Graduates
Chemical Engineering 42 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 40 Graduates
All Biological & Biomedical Majors 286 Total Graduates / 9%
Biomedical Sciences, General 151 Graduates
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35 Graduates
Neuroscience 31 Graduates
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 24 Graduates
All Social Science Majors 232 Total Graduates / 7%
Political Science and Government, General 82 Graduates
Economics, General 70 Graduates
Sociology 58 Graduates
Anthropology 15 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 205 Total Graduates / 7%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 68 Graduates
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 41 Graduates
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 38 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 34 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 44%

Outcome & Salary


Though there is no true way to put a value on one's education, it never hurts to look at how much previous students are currently earning. Indeed, UNH graduates do quite well with their degrees. Leading the pack are the engineering students who report median, entry-level earnings of $68,000 before bonus and benefits. Bringing up the rear of the top-ten earning degrees are the economics students who report a median starting salary of $46,000. Given that UNH helps these students establish such a strong academic foundation, it's certain that their earnings will only increase as the years go by.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $44,200
College Grads Average Salary $70,826
College Grads Mid Career Salary $69,300
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $708,260
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,401,260
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $96,224
10 Year Projected ROI $612,036
20 Year Projected ROI $1,305,036
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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