Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
CollegeGrad School

University of New Hampshire

#2 in Best Colleges in New Hampshire
  • 4 Year
  • Durham, NH
  • 2,625 reviews
    How to Apply
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      A+
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
    View Full Report Card
    New Hampshire is a highly rated public university located in Durham, New Hampshire. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 12,677 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the New Hampshire acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Communications. Graduating 77% of students, New Hampshire alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,400.
    unh.edu
    (603) 862-1234
    105 Main St., Thompson Hall
    Durham, NH 03824
    Work Here? Claim Your College
    About University of New Hampshire...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Colonial Athletic Association
    Compare to Other Colleges

    Branch Campuses of University of New Hampshire

    • Best
    • A-Z

    University of New Hampshire Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    77%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1090-1270
    ACT Range
    22-28
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,694/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,436/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    78%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.165 responses
    53%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.182 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.182 responses
    Do You Work at University of New Hampshire? Claim Your College Today!
    Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      811 Graduates
    • Psychology
      234 Graduates
    • Communications
      175 Graduates
    • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
      124 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      118 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      105 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      100 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      90 Graduates
    • English
      88 Graduates
    • Human Development
      77 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    12,677Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    328
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    24%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 118 responses
    Report
    • Motivated
      30%
    • Varied. but many like to party
      29%
    • Friendly
      16%
    • Caring
      11%
    • Accepting
      3%
    • Well-rounded
      3%
    • Sexy
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    63%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.210 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.255 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 115 responses
    Report
    • Community
      37%
    • Well-rounded
      24%
    • Educational
      12%
    • Interesting
      7%
    • Amazing
      6%
    • Highest In-State Tuition
      5%
    • Helpful
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $51,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    77%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    82%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.115 responses
    Colleges like University of New Hampshire
    More

    University of New Hampshire Reviews

    2,625 reviews
    All Categories
    UNH is where I met some of the most incredible people. I've found my best friends, a group of 9 crazy, caffeine-loving, science geeks just like me. There is a group of people on campus for everyone, which is one of the things I love the most. Not only have I met my best friends, but I have met my mentors, became close with professors (which I never thought was really possible) and I have a job I love more than anything else in the world. If your biggest concern about picking a school is fit, this one will fit you no matter what (unless you're not a fan of the cold!). The academics here are very good, and all programs have incredible research opportunities. I have never had a class that was a waste of time or one in which I didn't learn something valuable. Class sizes are large, but that's part of attending a school as big as UNH. I hope you come to love UNH as much as I do!
    Start Your Review of University of New Hampshire
    Rate It!
    I would not change my experience at UNH for the world. The campus community is unlike any other! I felt as though I was at home away from home while living at UNH. The community, professors, and student body worked closely together to make this feeling a priority. You never felt alone at UNH, whether you were involved in greek life, a club/organization, or sports team. The only thing I would change about UNH would be the cost of tuition, but isn't that what everyone has at the top of their list for changes in university education.
    UNH is a very welcoming school, I transferred here halfway through my freshman year and had no problem finding a spot to fit in! There is a wide variety of people to meet, classes to take, and food to eat. In-state applicants that qualify for a Pell Grant also get a tuition grant from the school. One thing I would like to see change is the rising cost to attend the UNH, but the financial aid/ business services offices make it easy to work through covering expenses every semester.