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University of New Hampshire - Main Campus (UNH)
- 105 Main St., Thompson Hall
- Durham, NH 03824
- OPEID College Code: 00258900
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- General Phone: (603) 862-1234
- President: Mark Huddleston
- Website: www.unh.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 15,005
- College Alias: UNH

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UNH Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.unh.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,865 | 8,104 | 14,969 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,603 (52%) | 5,268 (65%) | 8,871 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,097 (30%) | 1,549 (29%) | 2,646 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,575 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 54 | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UNH Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 12% | 9% | 58% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,271 | $4,871 | $771 | $6,846 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Number in Default | 35 | 36 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,721 | 3,051 | 2,688 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,070 | $10,401 | $9,778 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,030 | $22,851 | $21,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,168 | $7,584 | $7,023 |
| Other Expenses | $2,462 | $2,616 | $2,531 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,168 | $7,584 | $7,023 |
| Other Expenses | $5,762 | $5,816 | $4,631 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,530 | $5,816 | $3,554 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,900 | $21,801 | $20,532 |
| Out of State | $35,860 | $34,251 | $32,252 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,200 | $25,001 | $22,632 |
| Out of State | $39,160 | $37,451 | $34,352 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $15,800 | $15,240 | $14,532 |
| Out of State | $28,760 | $27,690 | $26,252 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,005 Undergraduate: 12,045 Graduate: 2,960
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,419 Female: 8,586
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,295 Female: 6,750
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,124 Female: 1,836
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,798 Part-Time: 2,207
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,471 Part-Time: 574
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,327 Part-Time: 1,633
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 389 | 3% |
| American Indian | 49 | 0.3% |
| Black | 178 | 1% |
| Asian | 343 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 2% |
| White | 12,169 | 81% |
| Unknown | 1,625 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 234 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,347 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,879 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,883 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,004 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 528 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 303 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 490 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 305 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 24 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 8 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,422 | 2,399 | 2,023 |
| Faculty Status | 1,138 | 744 | 394 |
| Tenured Faculty | 507 | 496 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 687 | - | 687 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,107 | 716 | 391 |
| Primarily Instruction | 999 | 621 | 378 |
| Primarily Research | 108 | 95 | 13 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 194 | 172 | 22 |
| Other Professionals | 2,254 | 864 | 1,390 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 867 | 647 | 220 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 418 | 329 | 89 |
| Skilled Crafts | 72 | 70 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 294 | 184 | 110 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,056 (586) | $86,830 (372) | $71,019 (214) |
| Professor | $98,841 (227) | $101,870 (179) | $87,544 (48) |
| Associate Professor | $73,643 (240) | $75,654 (136) | $71,013 (104) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,579 (111) | $66,896 (52) | $58,775 (59) |
| Instructor | $62,000 (1) | $62,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $54,898 (6) | $62,177 (3) | $47,620 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,227 (35) | $98,585 (21) | $67,690 (14) |
| Professor | $109,162 (14) | $109,162 (14) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $81,769 (7) | $90,118 (4) | $70,637 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,185 (13) | $60,513 (3) | $69,186 (10) |
| Lecturer | $43,890 (1) | - (-) | $43,890 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,464 (621) | $86,501 (393) | $70,059 (228) |
| Professor | $98,287 (241) | $100,959 (193) | $87,544 (48) |
| Associate Professor | $73,452 (247) | $75,600 (140) | $70,642 (107) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,782 (124) | $65,947 (55) | $58,461 (69) |
| Instructor | $62,000 (1) | $62,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $52,186 (7) | $62,177 (3) | $44,693 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,854,724 | $3,167,446 | $3,687,278 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 706 | 311 | 395 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 511 | 234 | 277 |
| Basketball | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 333 | 134 | 199 |
| Field Hocky | 25 | - | 25 |
| Football | 91 | 91 | - |
| Gymnastics | 21 | - | 21 |
| Ice Hockey | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Lacrosse | 24 | - | 24 |
| Skiing | 52 | 24 | 28 |
| Soccer | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 20 | - | 20 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $170,542 | $94,869 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $47,408 | $37,648 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 62 | 26 | 36 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Skiing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 73% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 71% |
| Female | 74% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 64% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 73% |
| Unknown | 70% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 55% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 69% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 96 | 75 |
| Liquor Related | 264 | 179 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 34 | 39 |
| Liquor Related | 95 | 84 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 7 |
| Burglary | 18 | 19 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 5 |
| Burglary | 15 | 13 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
