University of New Hampshire: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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University of New Hampshire is a large four-year, public school with 14,350 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1866 and is the only school located in Durham, New Hampshire.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
125
Good
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of New Hampshire.

University of New Hampshire deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 125 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Engineering, Medical, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The student retention rate at University of New Hampshire is high at 86% (well above New Hampshire average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire is good - 78%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of New Hampshire is decent: 16:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$36,400
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $32,900 annually. The additional fees at University of New Hampshire (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $3,500, which comes to $36,400 annually.

Read the details about University of New Hampshire additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 18,797 applications were submitted and 15,941 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

University of New Hampshire might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of New Hampshire in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,700
High
University of New Hampshire offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of New Hampshire, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of New Hampshire offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 6,900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $7,700 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of New Hampshire. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of New Hampshire appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of New Hampshire Location and Maps



Post Address: University of New Hampshire, 105 Main St., Thompson Hall, Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3547, USA
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