University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,520

2023 Average Net Price

$24,762

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.9%

20,887 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

13,626

91.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

76.7%

2,266 Graduates

About

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Strafford County, NH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus were General Business Administration & Management (618 degrees awarded), General Psychology (211 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (134 degrees).

In 2023, 3,916 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,233 degrees), 25.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is $15,520, which is $−15,483 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,733 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is $15,520, which is $15,484 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,762.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,520

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was $15,520. The cost of tuition at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is $−15,484 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,762

2023 Value

1.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,762. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus grew by 1.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,676

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was of $12,676 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.49% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3733 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received 20,887 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.614% annual growth. Out of those 20,887 applicants, 18,144 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.9% acceptance rate.

There were 13,626 students enrolled at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2023. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 14.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

18,144

Accepted Out of 20,887

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was 86.9% (18,144 admissions from 20,887 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.614%, while admissions declined by 0.749%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2023)

795

Scores Submitted (2023)

30% of enrolled first-time students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 13,626 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 12,410 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,216. This means that 91.1% of students enrolled at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.2% White, 4.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Asian, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.0367% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.7%), followed by White Male (36.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.05%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,626 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 12,410 and the part-time enrollment is 1,216. This means that 91.1% of students enrolled at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
11,207 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
555 enrolled students
Asian
350 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 82.2% White, 4.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Asian, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.0367% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 584 students (4.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 762 more women than men received degrees from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is white (3,233 degrees awarded). There were 25.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is General Business Administration & Management (618 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (211 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (134 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (126 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (148 degrees), and Biology (359 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are Physicians (466,929 people), Other managers (234,561 people), Postsecondary teachers (198,065 people), Other Physical Scientists (182,724 people), and Social workers, all other (160,274 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (126 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (148 degrees), Biology (359 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (176 degrees), and Physical Sciences (86 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are Natural Resources & Conservation (126 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (148 degrees), Biology (359 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (176 degrees), and Physical Sciences (86 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (646,297 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (596,432 people), Elementary & secondary schools (568,556 people), Computer Systems Design (547,252 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (458,537 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
618 degrees awarded
General Psychology
211 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
134 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was General Business Administration & Management with 618 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,577

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,339

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,577 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, which is 0.674 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,339).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 396 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.78 times more than the 222 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 222 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.561 times less than the 396 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 70% of students graduating from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.02% of graduates (91 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,233 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
127 degrees awarded
Asian
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is white (3,233 degrees awarded). There were 25.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

3.91% of degree recipients (153 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,965 degrees awarded
White Male
1,268 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is white female (1,965 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,268 degrees).

Operations

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $473M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 39.7M (8.39%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 681M. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus employs 192 Associate professors, 176 Professors and 176 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are Female Assistant professor (116), Female Associate professor (111), and Male Professor (106).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are: Management, with 476 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 374 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 304 employees.

Endowment

$473M

2023 Endowment

6.96%

growth from 2022

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $473M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus grew 6.96% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.1M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$117M - Federal
$13.2M - State
$4.45M - Local

As of 2023, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received $117M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13.2M from state grants and contracts, and $4.45M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$308M

2023 Salaries

9.31%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus paid a median of $308M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($681M) and a 9.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.831% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.13% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$75.4M

Instructional Salaries

702

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus paid a total of $75.4M to 702 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

192 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

476 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus were Associate professor with 192 employees, Professor with 176 employees, and Assistant professor with 176 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus were Management with 476 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 374 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 304 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was Female Assistant professor with 116 employees, Female Associate professor with 111 employees, and Male Professor with 106 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

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