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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3547

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public institution in Durham with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1229, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 11.2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,479 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,261.

Established
1866
Motto
"Science, Arts, Industry"
Mascot
Wild E. Cat and Gnarlz
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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87%Acceptance
1229SAT Avg
11,230Students
16:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$66,479Earnings 10yr
$23,261Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1229

Reading & WritingMid: 610
570670
MathMid: 595
550650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1229

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$19,112
Tuition (out-of-state)$38,882
Room & Board$13,314
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$34,567
Average Net Price$23,261
Median Debt at Graduation$26,814
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,393
$30–48K$16,981
$48–75K$19,283
$75–110K$23,182
$110K+$27,767

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,261

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,498

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

74

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (235)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,230
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Black 1%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.4%
Freshman Retention86.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,671
8 Years$58,415
10 Years$66,479

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,800
Men
$65,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#109
Forbes
#246
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#150

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from NH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
54 mi(94 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
230 mi(399 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
310 mi(537 min)

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