University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Public four-year university in Durham, NH that costs an average of $26,150 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 77% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$26,150
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
77%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$71,477
PublicTown (fringe)11,261 undergraduates
Cost of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $37,933 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $19,682 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $40,844 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,704 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $26,150 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $18,960 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,732 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,270 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,775 |
| $110,001+ | $30,808 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,218 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 550–670 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 540–660 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 26–30 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $60,249 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,477 |
| Rank in New Hampshire (earnings) | 4th of 13 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $25,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $284 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 56% |
Majors and programs at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (96)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 162 | $84,246 | $26,699 |
| Ocean Engineering | 15 | $80,333 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 35 | $79,877 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 31 | $79,616 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 35 | $78,579 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 136 | $76,028 | $24,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 175 | $74,857 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $74,618 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $71,756 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 92 | $69,470 | $24,625 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 44 | $69,143 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | $63,678 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,214 | $62,166 | $26,000 |
| Economics | 108 | $61,259 | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | $60,512 | $18,225 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 14 | $59,990 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 49 | $57,626 | $25,125 |
| Genetics | 35 | $57,059 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 46 | $53,835 | $25,000 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $53,536 | $20,500 |
| Physics | 21 | $53,096 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 42 | $52,212 | $26,424 |
| Sociology | 45 | $49,976 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 290 | $49,587 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 24 | $49,021 | $27,000 |
| Biology | 299 | $48,692 | $25,750 |
| Political Science and Government | 123 | $48,562 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | 24 | $48,007 | $23,000 |
| Homeland Security | 130 | $47,516 | $25,500 |
| Music | 46 | $46,733 | $27,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 94 | $46,457 | $26,861 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 59 | $45,913 | $23,565 |
| Biotechnology | — | $44,949 | $23,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 124 | $44,780 | $26,000 |
| Sustainability Studies | 60 | $44,647 | $27,000 |
| Human Services | — | $43,596 | $21,499 |
| Criminology | 142 | $42,698 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $42,440 | $18,298 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 31 | $42,271 | $27,000 |
| History | 58 | $42,025 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 159 | $41,565 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 33 | $41,225 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 135 | $40,715 | $23,250 |
| Animal Sciences | 70 | $40,623 | $26,962 |
| Psychology | 407 | $39,757 | $26,024 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 82 | $39,105 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $38,971 | $19,859 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 55 | $38,470 | $26,200 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 152 | $37,396 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | 82 | $35,747 | $25,488 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 66 | $35,126 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 86 | $34,822 | $24,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 52 | $34,042 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 28 | $33,372 | $26,083 |
| Anthropology | 37 | $32,653 | $20,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 39 | $32,329 | $24,250 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 49 | $28,446 | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 50 | $24,179 | $22,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 14 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 19 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 15 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Education | 16 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Forestry | 15 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 59 | — | $23,250 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 29 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 6 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 20 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 89 | — | $27,000 |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Statistics | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 35 | $38,604 | $12,000 |
| Animal Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 1 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Forestry | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (62)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 11 | $103,966 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 202 | $100,385 | $30,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 95 | $99,878 | $35,678 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 21 | $75,667 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 96 | $67,871 | $30,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $66,267 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 34 | $65,574 | $21,225 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 52 | $63,651 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 34 | $60,797 | — |
| Social Work | 157 | $59,385 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 88 | $48,826 | $20,500 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 30 | $42,811 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 40 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 19 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 39 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 27 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 26 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminology | 13 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 16 | — | — |
| Economics | 16 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | — | — |
| Genetics | 4 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 24 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| History | 17 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 13 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 12 | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 17 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 26 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 30 | — | $36,656 |
| Ocean Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 22 | — | — |
| Physics | 10 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 7 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 43 | — | — |
| Public Health | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 4 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 16 | — | — |
| Statistics | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | — | $73,556 | $87,568 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 21 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Economics | 7 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | — | — |
| Genetics | 5 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | — | — |
| History | 6 | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 6 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 7 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | — | — | — |
| Ocean Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 15 | — | — |
| Psychology | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Statistics | 3 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 39 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 5 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 5 | — | — |
| Data Science | 2 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 1 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 23 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 19 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Ocean Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Physics | 2 | — | — |
| Public Health | 13 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 65 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | 4 | — | — |
| Social Work | 3 | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Hampshire
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | $26,707 | 5.4% | $111,162 |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth | $19,530 | 88% | $61,199 |
| Keene State College | Keene | $17,940 | 90% | $62,326 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester | $34,382 | 78% | $83,058 |
| Rivier University | Nashua | $26,585 | 83% | $72,105 |
| New England College | Henniker | $24,059 | 92% | $47,863 |
| Franklin Pierce University | Rindge | $23,023 | 93% | $64,588 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester | $36,764 | 100% | $56,870 |
About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Durham, NH |
| Setting | Town (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 11,261 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | unh.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,218 on the SAT.
How much does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $37,933 a year (tuition and fees: $19,682 in-state, $40,844 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,150 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,960.
How much do University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,477 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 13 similar colleges in New Hampshire. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($84,246 a year after graduation).
What is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's graduation rate?
77% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.