University of New Hampshire

Quick Stats

4 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824: [map]

Phone: (603) 862-1234

2011-2012 Tuition

$14,600: in-state

$28,570: out-of-state

Students

12,485: enrolled

45%: male /

55%: female

Admissions

Feb. 1: application deadline

73.4%: accepted

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U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

U.S. News rank	Category Name
#101	National Universities

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Summary

University of New Hampshire is a public institution that was founded in 1866. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,485, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 2,600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of New Hampshire's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 101. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,600 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,570 (2011-12).

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public institution located in the city of Durham, near the coastline of the state. Students at UNH can choose from more than 100 majors, including graduate studies in the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and in the fields of education and law. Even before freshmen undergraduates show up for their first classes, they get a chance to meet their classmates and have some fun through the Pre-Orientation Adventure for Wildcats (PAWs) program. This opportunity allows first year students to camp outdoors and learn from upperclassmen leaders.

Once on campus, students can explore more than 100 clubs, join an intramural sports team, or eat with friends at one of the dining halls, which often serve locally produced foods. The many UNH Wildcats varsity athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I within various conferences. Notable UNH alumni include John Irving, who wrote the bestselling novel The World According to Garp and won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay of his book, The Cider House Rules.

School mission (as provided by the school):

The University of New Hampshire is a public university that combines the look and feel of a classic, New England Liberal Arts College with the breadth and opportunity of a major research university. The university offers 2000 courses in over 100 majors taught by internationally recognized faculty dedicated to undergraduate teaching. Special programs include a particularly strong undergraduate research program, honors program, and a wide range of opportunities for internships, study abroad, and national exchange experiences. It is also home to a thriving art scene including theatre, dance, music and the visual arts. UNH has abundant extracurricular opportunities for students, including 209 student organizations ranging from the Outing and Energy Clubs to Political Action groups. There are dozens of club and intramural sports and fitness centers as well as 21 Division 1 intercollegiate teams. There are many residential options from theme halls, small halls housing 45 students, to large buildings of 600.UNH has an ideal location, nestled as it is in a small town, minutes away from the New Hampshire seacoast and an hour's drive from Boston, Portland, and the White Mountains.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1866
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	rural
2010 Endowment	$194,753,318

Applying

When applying to University of New Hampshire, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1, and the early action deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at University of New Hampshire is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 73.4 percent and an early acceptance rate of 82.9 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate	73%
Application deadline	February 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	February 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at University of New Hampshire is 18:1, and the school has 39.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of New Hampshire include: Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; English Language and Literature, General; and Political Science and Government, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 88.0 percent.

Class sizes

Student-faculty ratio

18:1

4-year graduation rate

61% - High

Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates

Business Administration and Management, General	15%
Psychology, General	8%
Speech Communication and Rhetoric	6%
English Language and Literature, General	4%
Political Science and Government, General	4%

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Student Life

University of New Hampshire has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,485, with a gender distribution of 45.0 percent male students and 55.0 percent female students. 59.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 41.0 percent of students live off campus. University of New Hampshire is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

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Total enrollment	15,155
Student gender distribution

Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity

Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority

Collegiate athletic association	NCAA I

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Campus Info & Services

University of New Hampshire offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of New Hampshire also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of New Hampshire, 30 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of New Hampshire.

Students who have cars on campus	30% - Low
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At University of New Hampshire, 62.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $3,679.

Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.

In-state tuition and fees	$14,600 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$28,570 (2011-12)
Room and board	$9,452 (2011-12) - Medium
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Student Reviews Ratings data provided by Unigo

I think UNH is the perfect size small enough that you will recognize people walking down the street but large enough where you can meet new people everyday. Durham is a college town, UNH is basically all of Durham and you are only going to see college students I find it strange to see older people downtown. Hockey is huge on campus and football is increasing in popularity every year. Everyone goes and tailgates before games and most people get to drunk to even make it to the game. The UNH cops are strict the Durham cops are not too bad, apparantly there is a distinction but I say cops are cops. Ever since UNH was named number 7 party school the amount of cops patrolling campus thursday nights through sat is outrageous. The biggest student complaint is the lack of parking...there is none and if you get a ticket they are a hefty price. UNH won't build a parking garage because they think it will take away from the beauty of campus and it will no longer be a "walking" campus.

Meghan Junior

UNH has a large population. Sometimes it's ridiculous to think we house so many people in such a finite location. Durham is not a big town. There is a middle school and elementary school up the road, and kids walk around town just as much as adults and college kids. Sometimes the amount of students can be overwhelming, not only for other students, but for the programs as well. I recently changed my major because I felt I wasn't being cared for in the program I had applied for. I felt like a number. It was like I had no identity, and no one cared about my plans or integrity, or my wanting to do things my own way. In that sense, sometimes it seems like there are too many people here. But outside of the educational flaws, the town itself is very quaint. There is a single strip of shops, and a very dated plaza, and too many pizza places for one town. But the buses run frequently enough to take you to Dover or Newmarket when you need to expand your horizon a little. UNH is prideful in it's sports and academics. Hockey games are a big deal around here, and musical events really help to pull the community together. I think most people who go to UNH love it here. Parking, however, is a topic that gets many people frazzled. It seems that there is never enough parking, or it is too expensive, or the parking lots are in inconvenient locations. Parking is the biggest complaint on campus, hands down. Recently we've had four reported car thefts, and I think some good will come of that. The university will have to reevaluate their parking procedures, lot location and surveillance. UNH is a safe place, but this event has gotten some people worried. Why? It is pretty anomalous.

Christofer Junior

UNH can seem daunting at first because the campus is widespread and there are a lot students. Initially, I thought that by being here, I'd be missing out on a sense of community. However, I quickly learned that the very thing that I'd always seen as the worst aspect of UNH is actually the best aspect of UNH. Going to a big school gives you a chance to meet a lot of people and have a wide range of experiences. Sometimes I feel like I meet someone new every day. It's also really cool to know that there are clubs dedicated to everything from intramural sports (broomball-a sort of hockey with brooms-is huge here) to juggling. Because college is about moving out of your comfort zone, some people are scared to try new things to meet new people. At my freshmen orientation, I noticed that all of the kids who went to high school together tended to clump together. UNH has a lot of kids who are in-state, and a lot of them have chosen to hang out together instead of meeting new people. A lot of them also go home a lot. If you are in-state and you get homesick, however, your best bet is to not go home. The only way to get to know UNH is to be at UNH, of course. During my first semester, I went home a lot. I really did myself a disservice by doing this and missing out on some good times. Ever since then, I only go home for winter break an d Thanksgiving. That's the only way to break through the daunting barrier of a large student body and create your own community. There's a lot to do around here. Living in Durham means living on New Hampshire's seacoast, which is a fun area filled with tons of music venues, places to eat, and places to shop. All of this is accessible by the free university bus, which I am really grateful for (despite the rumor that a girl got free tuition after one hit her). Durham is fun too, mainly because of all the people you can meet.

Krista Junior

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