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University of New Hampshire

Durham, New Hampshire · Public · 11,261 undergrads

University of New Hampshire admits 89% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26).

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Can I get into University of New Hampshire?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1120–1310 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

21,567 applied, 19,224 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does University of New Hampshire cost?

$26,150 a year in-state

Out of state: about $47,312 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $37,933.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$18,960
$30,000–$48,000$19,732
$48,000–$75,000$20,270
$75,000–$110,000$22,775
over $110,000$30,808

Out-of-state tuition is $40,844 a year, against $19,682 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $21,162 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is University of New Hampshire due?

Not confirmed yet

We checked University of New Hampshire's admissions site on Nov 8, 2026 but couldn't confirm its fall 2027 application deadlines. Last year, regular decision was due Feb 1 and the early round Nov 15. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site

Last year's dates: Common Data Set 2025-26.

Does University of New Hampshire need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of New Hampshire's fall 2027 rule yet. University of New Hampshire didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of New Hampshire's site

What it's like

11,261
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
Town
Campus setting in Durham, NH.
87%
of first-years come back for year two.
68%
finish in four years. 76% within six.
$71.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of New Hampshire's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2025: 19,224 of 21,567 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of New Hampshire?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120 to 1310 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of New Hampshire cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $20,270 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $37,933.
How much does University of New Hampshire cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of New Hampshire is $40,844 a year, against $19,682 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $26,150 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $21,162 tuition gap gives about $47,312 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of New Hampshire's graduation rate?
76% of students finish within six years and 68% within four (IPEDS).