Acceptance Rate
81%
Avg. SAT
1236
75th percentile
“UNH's intimate downtown outpost where small classes meet Manchester's gritty urban pulse.”
Manchester, NH
Location
Midsize City
Campus Setting
Opened in 1985 as the University of New Hampshire's pioneering regional campus, UNH Manchester fills a niche for southern New Hampshire residents seeking public university degrees without relocating to the main Durham campus. Students who thrive here juggle classes with jobs or family, drawn to its practical focus and faculty accessibility in a no-frills environment. The campus sits in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city, where brick-lined streets buzz with revitalized mills turned lofts and eateries. You'll navigate a commuter world, parking easily and walking to class amid city sounds. Tradeoffs include the lack of dorms, so you build community off-campus, and winters bring typical New England chill without rural seclusion.
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Academics
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Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
With just over 1,400 undergrads, you'll sit in classes averaging under 20 students, fostering direct chats with professors who know your name. Standouts include the Justice Studies program, which weaves in state police training certification, and biotech offerings with labs in a shared innovation center. Business and computer information systems draw career-switchers for hands-on projects over abstract theory. Research leans applied, like local health initiatives, rather than massive labs. Transfer students from community colleges find smooth paths to bachelor's completion, though popular tracks fill quickly and the main UNH campus offers broader options if you outgrow the scale.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
451 undergrad • 212 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
53%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Asian
5%
Other / Multi-racial
31%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Manchester, NH
Varsity Athletics
A typical week mixes morning classes in converted mill buildings, afternoon study sessions in quiet lounges, and evenings grabbing coffee at nearby spots or hitting club meetings. The social scene revolves around 25-plus student groups, from gaming leagues to volunteer drives, with events spilling into Manchester's parks and venues. Without dorms, weekends often mean city exploration—farmers markets, live music, or hikes in nearby hills—rather than quad parties. Friendships form steadily among commuters who bond over shared schedules. The vibe stays low-key and focused, but if you crave packed stadiums or 24/7 campus energy, the urban-commuter setup demands you create your own rhythm. Cost of living stays reasonable, with apartments cheaper than Boston's orbit.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Athletics
Athletic Association
NAIA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
85%
4 Years Graduation Rate
54%
6 Years Graduation Rate
59%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$66,479
85% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of New Hampshire at Manchester and return in the fall. 54% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 59% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
54%
4-5 years
5%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
40%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$15,150
Acceptance
81%
Undergrads
451
4-Year Grad Rate
54%
Endowment
$2M
Manchester, NH 03101-1113