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University of New Hampshire at Manchester
University of New Hampshire at Manchester says yes to 80.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $66,479 median earnings.
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University of New Hampshire at Manchester sits in Manchester proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $105,078 four years out. 28.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 443 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 85.3% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1250 — below the NH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of New Hampshire at Manchester's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of New Hampshire at Manchester received 505 applications and admitted 441 (87.3%), with 72 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1030–1250 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of New Hampshire at Manchester's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 560 | 620 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of New Hampshire at Manchester compares
| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | New Hampshire median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 80.9% | 87.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,838 | $19,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,479 | $54,368 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of New Hampshire at Manchester: $66,479 median at year ten, versus $54,368 across New Hampshire institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $15,838 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $36,418. For non-residents, University of New Hampshire at Manchester's $36,418 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 443 — University of New Hampshire at Manchester is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
50% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a University of New Hampshire at Manchester tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of New Hampshire at Manchester
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $105,078 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $81,765 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $78,722 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $78,216 |
| Biology, General | $77,076 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $72,692 |
| Homeland Security | $71,129 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,098 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,762 |
| Psychology, General | $56,153 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $52,697 |
| American Sign Language | $38,282 |
Median earnings for these 12 University of New Hampshire at Manchester programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $66,479 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 5 additional University of New Hampshire at Manchester programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 80.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of New Hampshire at Manchester's acceptance rate?
87.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 441 admitted from 505 applicants.
How much does University of New Hampshire at Manchester cost?
In-state tuition is $15,838; out-of-state students pay $36,418. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of New Hampshire at Manchester graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $66,479 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Hampshire
- Rivier University — 82.6% admitted
- Saint Anselm College — 78% admitted
- Colby-Sawyer College — 80.1% admitted
- Keene State College — 90.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.