University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,520

2021 Average Net Price

$22,392

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.04%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.7%

20,149 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

14,001

90.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

77.9%

2,427 Graduates

About

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Strafford County, NH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus were General Business Administration & Management (779 degrees awarded), General Psychology (189 degrees), and General Biomedical Sciences (150 degrees).

In 2021, 4,347 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,587 degrees), 33.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (107 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is $15,520, which is $−13,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is $15,520, which is $−13,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,392.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,520

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, 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 $−13,472 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$22,392

2021 Value

9.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,392. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus grew by 9.88%.

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

$12,242

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 $12,242 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.51% between 2020 and 2021.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.22% with respect to 2020, when 82% 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.

1.04%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was 1.04%, which represents 39 out of the 3744 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 20,149 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.19% annual growth. Out of those 20,149 applicants, 17,473 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.7% acceptance rate.

There were 14,001 students enrolled at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2021. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 16%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

17,473

Accepted Out of 20,149

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was 86.7% (17,473 admissions from 20,149 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 84.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.19%, while admissions grew by 9.61%..

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

34%

Submission Percentage (2021)

954

Scores Submitted (2021)

34% of enrolled first-time students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 14,001 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 12,646 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,355. This means that 90.3% 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, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian, 2.11% Two or More Races, 1.27% Black or African American, 0.0714% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.00714% 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 (48.3%), followed by White Male (36.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.5%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,001 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 12,646 and the part-time enrollment is 1,355. This means that 90.3% of students enrolled at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

87%

2021 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 87%. 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 (2021)

White
11,502 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
526 enrolled students
Asian
378 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 82.2% White, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian, 2.11% Two or More Races, 1.27% Black or African American, 0.0714% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.00714% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 607 students (4.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 745 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 (3,587 degrees awarded). There were 33.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (107 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is General Business Administration & Management (779 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (189 degrees) and General Biomedical Sciences (150 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (139 degrees awarded), English (120 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (160 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 (402,255 people), Other managers (209,781 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (209,239 people), Postsecondary teachers (191,584 people), and Social workers, all other (160,686 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (139 degrees awarded), English (120 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (160 degrees), Biology (358 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (175 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are Natural Resources & Conservation (139 degrees awarded), English (120 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (160 degrees), Biology (358 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (175 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (571,116 people), Elementary & secondary schools (498,822 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (445,587 people), Offices of physicians (206,769 people), and Outpatient care centers (166,510 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
779 degrees awarded
General Psychology
189 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
150 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was General Business Administration & Management with 779 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

1,801

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,546

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,801 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, which is 0.707 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,546).

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 2021, 470 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.52 times more than the 309 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 309 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.657 times less than the 470 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 68% 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, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is Female and Asian (84.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.12% of graduates (100 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,587 degrees awarded
Asian
107 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is white (3,587 degrees awarded). There were 33.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (107 degrees).

3.93% of degree recipients (171 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,154 degrees awarded
White Male
1,433 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is white female (2,154 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1433 degrees).

Operations

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $500M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 119M (23.8%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 600M. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus employs 197 Associate professors, 178 Assistant professors and 170 Professors. Most academics at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are Female Assistant professor (120), Male Professor (112), and Female Associate professor (106).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are: Management, with 411 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 325 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 272 employees.

Endowment

$500M

2021 Endowment

25.2%

growth from 2020

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $500M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus grew 25.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $113M 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

$69.2M - Federal
$13.6M - State
$3.76M - Local

As of 2021, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received $69.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13.6M from state grants and contracts, and $3.76M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$284M

2021 Salaries

1.13%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus paid a median of $284M in salaries, which represents 47.4% of their overall expenditure ($600M) and a 1.13% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$70.4M

Instructional Salaries

697

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus paid a total of $70.4M to 697 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

197 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

411 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus were Associate professor with 197 employees, Assistant professor with 178 employees, and Professor with 170 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus were Management with 411 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 325 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 272 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus was Female Assistant professor with 120 employees, Male Professor with 112 employees, and Female Associate professor with 106 employees.

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