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The state's flagship school, the University of New Hampshire is also nationally known for its work in a variety of fields, including population and demography research at the Carsey School of Public Policy. Political science professors are routinely interviewed for their election insights, thanks to New Hampshire's status in presidential contests as an early primary state. The Wildcats compete in Division I and, out of their 20 athletic teams, those for winter sports, such as hockey and skiing, tend to have the biggest following. Students typically have a strong connection to the environment: The university places a strong importance on campus sustainability and the New Hampshire Outing Club, the oldest student group on campus, puts on weekend outdoor adventure trips, usually backpacking, canoeing, camping, or rock climbing. UNH has a reputation as a party school, and Durham delivers the standard college-town entertainment, with plenty of bars and restaurants. The campus is also less than 30 minutes from the Seacoast region of the state, and an hour and a half from both New Hampshire's White Mountains and big-city life in Boston.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: The University of New Hampshire is adopting a hybrid model for the fall semester. Students will have a mix of in-person and virtual classes, transitioning into full-online coursework toward the end of November. Classrooms, dining halls, residence halls, and other common areas are open at reduced capacity. For the next three years, the university will remain test-optional for undergraduate applicants.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$34,600
% of students who get any grants
66%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$23,700
Average price for low-income students
$16,400
admissions
Acceptance rate
77%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1180/25
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
12,670
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
78%
% of need met
75%
% of students who get merit* grants
15%
Average merit grant
$6,690
student success
Graduation rate
77%
Average time to a degree
4.1 years
Average student debt
$27,000
Average salary within 5 years
$51,900
% earning more than $28,000
82%
key deadlines
Early decision application
Nov 15
Regular application
Feb 1
coronavirus update
FALL 2020 PLAN: The University of New Hampshire is adopting a hybrid model for the fall semester. Students will have a mix of in-person and virtual classes, transitioning into full-online coursework toward the end of November. Classrooms, dining halls, residence halls, and other common areas are open at reduced capacity. For the next three years, the university will remain test-optional for undergraduate applicants.
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