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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus admits nearly everyone — 88.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus anchors the college town of Durham, NH, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $105,078 four years out. Faculty pay averages $147,252 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 11,261 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1120 and 1320 — above the NH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1120–1320 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received 20,887 applications and admitted 18,144 (86.9%), with 2,607 enrolling.
How University of New Hampshire-Main Campus compares
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | New Hampshire median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.2% | 87.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $19,202 | $19,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,479 | $54,368 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of New Hampshire-Main Campus student earns $66,479 — 22% above the New Hampshire median of $54,368 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus prices by residency: $19,202 in-state versus $39,852 out-of-state — a $20,650 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus enrolls 11,261 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
76.1% of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students finish a bachelor's within six years — 21.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $19,202 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $105,078 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $104,067 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,711 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,622 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $92,984 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,784 |
| Genetics | $87,608 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $87,075 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,535 |
| Economics | $84,460 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,653 |
| Chemistry | $82,185 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $81,768 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $81,765 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $78,722 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $78,216 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $77,556 |
| Biology, General | $77,076 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,291 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $72,692 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,625 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $71,279 |
| Homeland Security | $71,129 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,098 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $66,046 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,694 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,371 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,762 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $63,077 |
| Sustainability Studies | $62,388 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,787 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $60,577 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,567 |
| Criminology | $59,549 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $59,537 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,280 |
| Social Work | $58,308 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $58,045 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $57,747 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $57,523 |
| Psychology, General | $56,153 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $55,509 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $55,186 |
| History | $54,841 |
| Sociology | $54,785 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,287 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $52,697 |
| Human Services, General | $51,220 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $47,611 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $47,528 |
| Music | $47,448 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $47,370 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,663 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,504 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,496 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $41,343 |
| Anthropology | $40,510 |
| American Sign Language | $38,282 |
Median earnings for these 58 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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. 36 additional University of New Hampshire-Main Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1120–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
86.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 18,144 admitted from 20,887 applicants.
How much does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus cost?
In-state tuition is $19,202; out-of-state students pay $39,852. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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
- Keene State College — 90.3% admitted
- Southern New Hampshire University — 99.5% admitted
- Plymouth State University — 87.5% admitted
- New England College — 92.1% 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.