University of New Hampshire

It is moderately difficult to get into University of New Hampshire. The acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire is 87%. Out of 20,150 applications received in 2023, 17,473 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to University of New Hampshire, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to University of New Hampshire for fall should hear back from University of New Hampshire by March 31.

University of New Hampshire Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of New Hampshire's admissions stats.

University of New Hampshire 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19.45%
Mean SAT Score	1206
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	34%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

University of New Hampshire Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of New Hampshire.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 31

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Considering Applying Early to University of New Hampshire?

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University of New Hampshire does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. University of New Hampshire will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

University of New Hampshire accepts roughly 72% of early action applicants and 87% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, University of New Hampshire admitted 8,318 of the 11,591 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college because they hope it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of New Hampshire Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to UNH?

It is moderately difficult to get into UNH. UNH evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, UNH accepted 87% of all applicants, approximately 17,473 from the 20,150 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UNH, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

For applicants who are not residents of New Hampshire, getting into University of New Hampshire is moderately difficult.

Transferring to University of New Hampshire

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of New Hampshire Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of New Hampshire

Wondering what factors are considered by University of New Hampshire during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of New Hampshire for more information on admission factors.

University of New Hampshire Application Requirements

To apply to University of New Hampshire, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of New Hampshire's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Common Application
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of New Hampshire?

Students admitted to University of New Hampshire have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38.82% submitted a class rank. At University of New Hampshire 19.45% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 49.31% were in the top 25% and 86.45% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of New Hampshire, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	21.54%
3.75 and 3.99	14.8%
3.50 and 3.74	17.1%
3.25 and 3.49	17.17%
3.00 and 3.24	15.13%
2.50 and 2.9	13.84%
2.00 and 2.49	0.43%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of New Hampshire directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of New Hampshire is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 34% of University of New Hampshire's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of New Hampshire?

To be competitive with other University of New Hampshire applicants, you should strive to score between 1120 and 1290 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of New Hampshire 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1290 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of New Hampshire student is 1206.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of New Hampshire students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of New Hampshire students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of New Hampshire, you should strive to earn between 25 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of New Hampshire's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of New Hampshire students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

More Information on Transferring to University of New Hampshire

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of New Hampshire.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Applicants should hear back by April 15.

Transfer students can enroll in University of New Hampshire during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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University of New Hampshire Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of New Hampshire?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of New Hampshire.

Does University of New Hampshire accept transfer credits?

✅ University of New Hampshire accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of New Hampshire accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does University of New Hampshire accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of New Hampshire accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of New Hampshire?

❌ No, University of New Hampshire is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of New Hampshire's acceptance rate?

✅ University of New Hampshire's acceptance rate is 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire?

❌ University of New Hampshire does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire was 72% in 2021.

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