University of New Hampshire-Main Campus: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 89%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1230 and an ACT composite around 28. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,805 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

61% of enrolled students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.64, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus weight in admissions?

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

How University of New Hampshire-Main Campus reads an application: what each weighting means for your child, plus waitlist, transfer and early-round odds

SAT and ACT scores University of New Hampshire-Main Campus typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 540–660, with an EBRW midpoint near 610. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 26–30. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

How much does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus actually cost?

Published tuition is $19,202 for in-state students and $39,852 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $14,142 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $23,805 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 18% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Will my child graduate from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

These predict outcomes at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Psychology, General and Biology, General. Across all programs, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus confers roughly 1,559 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Business Administration, Management and Operations program report a median income of about $86,306 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of New Hampshire-Main Campus disclosed 76 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 6.8 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 7 violent offenses and 35 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

About 59% of undergraduates at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 19% of men join a fraternity and 16% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in New Hampshire parents ask about

• Colby-Sawyer College
  80% acceptance
• Dartmouth College
  5% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  87% acceptance · Nebraska
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
  88% acceptance · Alabama
• Salisbury University
  87% acceptance · Maryland
• University of Oregon
  88% acceptance · Oregon
• Boise State University
  87% acceptance · Idaho
• Johnson & Wales University-Providence
  88% acceptance · Rhode Island

Common questions parents ask about University of New Hampshire-Main Campus