University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (UNH)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,249
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Durham, New Hampshire, UNH is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that UNH is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNH boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,962

Cost of attendance at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$14,334
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,202

Cost of attendance at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$25,926
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received on average $15,719 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,719

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	539	21%	$4,373	$2,356,889
Other Federal Grant	1,224	47%	$3,890	$4,760,908
State Grant/Scholarships	218	8%	$1,661	$362,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,313	88%	$14,122	$32,665,114
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,404	92%	$15,719	$37,788,122

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students is 77.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.2%.

77.8%

asian 81.0% 64 students
African American 62.2% 28 students
white 78.5% 2,156 students
unknown 76.6% 105 students
hispanic 69.0% 78 students
International Students 80.8% 21 students
Mixed Race 75.8% 50 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Basketball America East
Track and Cross Country America East

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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