UNH Manchester Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 80.87%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $15,838
- Out-of-State Tuition: $36,418
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at UNH Manchester:
- Total Enrollment: 663, including 93 online students
- 451 Undergraduate, 212 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 54.8% men, 45.2% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 27 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
UNH Manchester Overview
University of New Hampshire at Manchester (UNH Manchester) is a four-year, public school located in Manchester, NH. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The UNH Manchester's tuition & fees is $15,838 for New Hampshire residents and $36,418 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 77% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,283.
The school has a total enrollment of 663 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
UNH Manchester's acceptance rate is 80.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.97%. The median SAT score is 1100.
UNH Manchester ranked 45th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 4th in New Hampshire Colleges rankings.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of New Hampshire at Manchester is $15,838 for in-state students and $36,418 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,876 for in-state students and $16,856 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,856 for New Hampshire residents and $37,328 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,888 for New Hampshire residents and $16,868 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,838 | $36,418 |
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| Graduate | $14,876 | $16,856 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,856 | $37,328 |
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| Graduate | $14,888 | $16,868 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of New Hampshire at Manchester offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UNH Manchester
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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