Updated on 10/01/2019

So, you’re thinking about applying to The University of New Hampshire (also known as “UNH” and “New Hampshire”), and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 79%, admission to UNH is moderately competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1200, or an ACT score of around 24.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and You’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at UNH admission statistics.

New Hampshire 2019 Admissions Statistics: Class of 2023

UNH’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 79%. For students applying to the class of 2023, out of 19,255 applicants, UNH admitted about 15,137. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.39, the average ACT score was 24, and the average SAT score was 1170.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 22, and the 75th percentile score was 27.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1090. The 75th percentile score was 1290.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to UNH is very competitive. Even if UNH is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at UNH’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

New Hampshire 2020 Application Requirements: Class of 2024

To apply to New Hampshire, you’ll need to fill out either the Common App or the Coalition App, pay the $65 application fee ($50 for NH residents), submit your high school transcript, submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor, and submit either an ACT or SAT score for most applications. Everything should be submitted by November 15th for Early Action, and February 1st for Regular Decision.

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out either the Common App or the Coalition App
• Pay the $65 application fee ($50 for NH residents
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Submit your high school transcript
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor

The application deadline is November 15th for Early Action and February 1st for Regular Decision. March 1st is the financial aid application deadline. Early Action notifications are released on a rolling basis, and Regular Decision applicants find out their fates in early April.

Have you been admitted to UNH? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

New Hampshire 2019 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2023

If you matriculate at UNH, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 46% are male and 54% are female
• 3% of students are international

UNH has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 3%
• Underrepresented minority: 6.7%
• Two or more races: 1.9%
• White: 83.9%

What do these admitted students plan to study? UNH offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• English
• Psychology
• Biomedical Sciences

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

New Hampshire Tuition Figures

At $46,000, UNH’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $5,985.

Here’s a fuller look at UNH tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $46,000
• Average financial aid package: $5,985
• The average student debt of a New Hampshire graduate is $38,799

Now, what is life like at UNH? Let’s take a look.

New Hampshire Location

The main New Hampshire campus is located in Durham, New Hampshire, located in the state’s Seacoast Region.

One feature of the school’s living quarters is the option for students to live in themed residence halls based on ideas like leadership, green living, the arts, alcohol, and drug-free, etc.

Remember, you’re going to UNH for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

New Hampshire Academics

UNH has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
• Biomedical Sciences
• Computer Engineering
• Criminology
• Economics
• Forestry
• Genetics
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Hydrology and Water Resources Science
• Information Technology
• Linguistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Sociology
• Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
• Women’s Studies

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at UNH.

Student Life at New Hampshire

UNH has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of New Hampshire’s student activities:

• Aegis
• Alabaster Blue
• Alliance
• Buddies Without Borders
• Campus Living Association
• Do It Yourself Engineering
• Eating Concerns Mentors
• Fencing Club
• Geocaching Club
• Hepcats Swing Dance Club
• Inclusive Excellence
• Judo Club
• Knitting Club
• LunaCats
• Marketing and Advertising Club
• New Hampshire Outing Club
• Off the Clef

Are you an athlete? UNH’s got plenty of options for you.

New Hampshire Athletics

UNH offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

UNH’s sports include:

• Basketball
• Football
• Ice Hockey
• Swimming & Diving
• Soccer
• Track & Field

Who might you become with a New Hampshire degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

New Hampshire has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Author John Irving
• Sportswriter Jackie MacMullan
• Author Alice McDermott
• Director Jennifer Lee
• Comic Mike O’Malley
• Actor Michael Ontkean
• Musician Jeff Coffin
• Painter Richard Whitney
• Television producer Marcy Carsey
• RAND Corporation CEO James A. Thomson
• Astronaut Lee Morin
• Honeywell CEO David M. Cote

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into New Hampshire is pretty competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

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