University of New Hampshire
#115 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of New Hampshire is a public institution that was founded in 1866. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,480 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 2,600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of New Hampshire's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #115. Its in-state tuition and fees are $19,112; out-of-state tuition and fees are $38,882.
The University of New Hampshire is a public institution located in the city of Durham, near the coastline of the state. Students at UNH can choose from more than 100 majors, including graduate studies in the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and in the fields of education and law. Even before freshmen undergraduates show up for their first classes, they get a chance to meet their classmates and have some fun through the Pre-Orientation Adventure for Wildcats (PAWs) program. This opportunity allows first year students to camp outdoors and learn from upperclassmen leaders.
Once on campus, students can explore more than 200 clubs, join an intramural sports team or eat with friends at one of the dining halls, which often serve locally produced foods. The many UNH Wildcats varsity athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I within various conferences. Notable UNH alumni include John Irving, who wrote the bestselling novel "The World According to Garp" and won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay of his book "The Cider House Rules."
University of New Hampshire is a public institution that was founded in 1866. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,480 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 2,600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of New Hampshire's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #115. Its in-state tuition and fees are $19,112; out-of-state tuition and fees are $38,882.
The University of New Hampshire is a public institution located in the city of Durham, near the coastline of the state. Students at UNH can choose from more than 100 majors, including graduate studies in the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and in the fields of education and law. Even before freshmen undergraduates show up for their first classes, they get a chance to meet their classmates and have some fun through the Pre-Orientation Adventure for Wildcats (PAWs) program. This opportunity allows first year students to camp outdoors and learn from upperclassmen leaders.
Once on campus, students can explore more than 200 clubs, join an intramural sports team or eat with friends at one of the dining halls, which often serve locally produced foods. The many UNH Wildcats varsity athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I within various conferences. Notable UNH alumni include John Irving, who wrote the bestselling novel "The World According to Garp" and won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay of his book "The Cider House Rules."
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
In-state tuition and fees
$19,112
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,480
Acceptance Rate
87%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$38,882
In-State Tuition & Fees
$19,112
Room & Board
$12,992(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$21,418
$21,699
$21,699
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$38,882
In-State Tuition & Fees
$19,112
Room & Board
$12,992(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$21,418
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
70%
16:1
38%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
21%
N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
11%
N/A
Engineering
10%
N/A
Health Professions and Related Programs
8%
N/A
Psychology
6%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
96
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
69%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
22%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
5,084
Citations Per Publication
13:1
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Students
11,480
Graduate Enrollment
2,466
Total Enrollment
13,946
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
11,180
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
10%
Minority Enrollment
10%
Minority Enrollment
85%
White
4%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
3%
Unknown
2%
Two or more races
1%
Black
1%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
102+
Sports Teams
12
Fraternities
8
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
70%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
74%
Average Debt at Graduation
$44,341
$44,656
$44,656
Graduation Rate
70%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
74%
Average Debt at Graduation
$44,341
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