← Back to collegesThe University of New Hampshire is the state's land-grant institution and also holds sea-grant and space-grant designations, reflecting a mission that spans agricultural, coastal, and space-related research. Carnegie classifies UNH as an R1 top-tier research institution. Beyond its main Durham campus, UNH includes UNH Manchester, a campus in the city's millyard, and the Franklin Pierce School of Law in Concord, its dedicated law school.
Admissions
Admit rate88%
SAT range1090–1330
ACT range26–30
Undergrads11,261
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$35,537
4-year grad rate76%
Median earnings, 10yr out$66,479
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
How University of New Hampshire-Main Campus weighs your application
From University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
Academic factorsRigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factorsInterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of New Hampshire-Main Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans57%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out81%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related SciencesAgricultural Production Operations$47,528/yr
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$59,567/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesGenetics$87,608/yr
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$87,075/yr
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$78,722/yr
Biology, General$77,076/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other$47,611/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$41,343/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations$86,535/yr
Business/Commerce, General$72,692/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$66,046/yr
Accounting and Related Services$65,371/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsCommunication and Media Studies$69,098/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, General$105,078/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other$78,216/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,287/yr
Special Education and Teaching$45,663/yr
EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$104,067/yr
Chemical Engineering$93,711/yr
Mechanical Engineering$93,622/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$92,984/yr
Civil Engineering$82,653/yr
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$77,556/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related FieldsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$81,765/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$52,697/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$55,186/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsRomance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$57,523/yr
American Sign Language$38,282/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$90,784/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$75,291/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$72,625/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$65,694/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$61,787/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesCriminal Justice and Corrections$81,768/yr
Homeland Security$71,129/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesNutrition Sciences$63,077/yr
Sustainability Studies$62,388/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$55,509/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$71,279/yr
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$57,747/yr
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$47,370/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$59,537/yr
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$59,280/yr
Physical SciencesChemistry$82,185/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$58,045/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$56,153/yr
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsSocial Work$58,308/yr
Human Services, General$51,220/yr
Social SciencesEconomics$84,460/yr
Political Science and Government$64,762/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$60,577/yr
Criminology$59,549/yr
Sociology$54,785/yr
Anthropology$40,510/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsMusic$47,448/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$45,504/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$44,496/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity6,464
Typical room charge$7,932
Typical board charge$5,344
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus look for in applicants?
Per University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in Durham, NH admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus typically score between 1090–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus typically score between 26–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus cost?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $35,537 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.