Acceptance Rate
88%
Avg. SAT
1330
75th percentile
“New Hampshire's land-grant flagship pioneers ocean engineering in a wooded college town hugging the Atlantic coast.”
Durham, NH
Location
Founded in 1866 as a land-grant college emphasizing agriculture and mechanics, the University of New Hampshire grew into the state's primary public research university, with a legacy tied to practical innovation and service to New England. Durham, its 2,600-acre home, offers a postcard New England setting—leafy quads, brick buildings, and trails leading to nearby beaches—but winters bring heavy snow and biting cold that test students' resilience. Students who thrive here love hands-on learning, outdoor pursuits like hiking or sailing, and a straightforward vibe that skips urban hustle for community focus; those seeking big-city energy or mild weather might feel isolated, as Boston sits an hour south.
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UNH shines in ocean engineering—the nation's only undergraduate program of its kind—alongside strong business, marine biology, and veterinary technology offerings, where you'll dive into coastal labs or analyze market trends in real-world projects. Classrooms mix seminar discussions with massive intro lectures holding hundreds, so expect teaching assistants in lower-level courses while upper-division classes shrink for direct professor access. Research beckons early through centers like the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, but popular majors like business fill quickly, requiring solid grades to switch in.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
11,355 undergrad • 2,199 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
82%
Black / African American
1%
Hispanic / Latino
4%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
Campus pulses with Wildcat spirit around hockey games at the Whittemore Center, where packed arenas chant amid Friday night lights, blending into a social scene of house parties, Greek life for about 10% of undergrads, and low-key hangs at the Memorial Union Building. A typical week mixes 8 a.m. lectures, club meetings from ultimate frisbee to robotics, and weekend escapes to Portsmouth's breweries or Seacoast beaches. Housing guarantees spots for freshmen in traditional dorms, but upperclassmen navigate lotteries for suites; the rural bubble means biking everywhere, though Durham's quaint shops and farm stands add charm amid long, dark winters.
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ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
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
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
87%
4 Years Graduation Rate
71%
6 Years Graduation Rate
79%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$66,479
87% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus and return in the fall. 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 79% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
71%
4-6 years
8%
Non-grad
21%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$15,520
Acceptance
88%
Undergrads
11,355
4-Year Grad Rate
71%
Endowment
$473M
Durham, NH 03824-3547
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