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University of New Hampshire
Durham,
NH
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate87%
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About UNH
University of New Hampshire is a public, state university in the town of Durham, New Hampshire. UNH was founded in 1866. The college currently enrolls around 13,991 students per year, including 11,490 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of New Hampshire
It is moderately difficult to get into UNH. The acceptance rate at UNH is 87%. In 2022, 17,473 out of 20,150 total applicants were accepted.
| University of New Hampshire Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 72% |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 72% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 34% |
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University of New Hampshire is located in Durham, New Hampshire, near Boston.
If you want to see UNH for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Durham, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Manchester.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of New Hampshire and Durham are like without leaving home.
College Info
UNH Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UNH is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UNH is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UNH SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1290
Math SAT Range
550 - 640
Reading SAT Range
560 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1290 and Above
Good
1120 to 1290
Avg
1120 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UNH students is 1206. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UNH, while applicants with SAT scores between 1120 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1120 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UNH.
UNH Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$33,104
In State$52,874
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$15,520
$35,290
Fees
$3,592
$3,592
Housing
$12,992
$12,992
Books
$1,000
$1,000
Student Life
Wondering what life at UNH is like? There are approximately 13,991 students enrolled at UNH, including 11,490 undergraduate students and 2,501 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 46% percent are from NH and 54% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time46%
In State54%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
13,991
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
87%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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