Founded in 1866, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. is a Public college. Located in New Hampshire, which is a city setting in New Hampshire, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 12,857 full time undergraduate students, and 2,331 full time graduate students.
The University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 644 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
75%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
65
SAT Range
990-1200
ACT Range
22-27
Admissions at UNH are considered Less Selective, with ,175% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
90% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 50% were in the top quarter, and 18% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
2%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
38%
“Sometimes, but not often”
48%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
43%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
51%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
42%
“We bought the gear”
54%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
13%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
24%
“They”re always available”
1%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
66%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
14%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
5%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
51%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
2%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
46%
“There might be people who do”
48%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
4%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
2%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
38%
“Sometimes, but not often”
48%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
43%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
51%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
42%
“We bought the gear”
54%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
13%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
24%
“They”re always available”
1%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
66%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
14%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
388 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
316 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
399 Students rated campus food 4.3 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
406 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
407 Students rated class size 3.8 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
407 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
409 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
407 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
85 Students rated University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Kevin
UNH is an all around great school for the college experience. I found my people pretty early on, which is very important to your view of the college, but the school is a perfect size that I feel it's easy enough for anyone to find their group eventually. There's a lot of clubs to get involved with as well, so there's always something to do on campus. Housing isn't terrible, I got put in a notoriously bad freshman dorm, and even then complaints were few and far between. Food is not bad either, it's actually really good. The only problem is that it's very inconsistent, like sometimes a food item like pizza will be so good one day and be pretty bad the next. There's always a cereal and salad bar though, so some things do stay consistent. I liked how some of the on-campus convenience stores and restaurants stayed open really late so you and your friends could make a spontaneous trip at any reasonable point. Overall, UNH is a great, consistent school.
Maey
The university of New Hampshire is a lot of fun. I enjoy my classes. The scenery is beautiful the people are kind and there’s loads of involvement. Game days interactive, as well as the clubs. UNH has something for everyone I really feel like I belong here. The professors offer a large range of assistance to students. They’re fairly good at responding to emails as well as office hours.
Olivia
Honestly, it’s pretty nice. It’s very outdoorsy even in the cold/snowy weather. The ambiance is really chill. The food could always be better, but in comparison to other schools I looked at, it’s pretty great. The only downside to campus is the “jesus people” who tend to harass students to try and get them to follow jesus. Otherwise, campus is really great.
Delana
I have enjoyed my education here a lot. The teachers are helpful and caring. People here can be slightly rude, but not all. The campus is a good size and I like the number of students. There are a lot of helpful resources such as CAPS, math help, writing labs and transportation. Overall, it is a good school and campus.
Marley
quality state school. beautiful campus. there is lots to do in the area. unh is known as a hockey, football, and soccer school, but all sports are pretty good! the dining hall food is absolutely delicious, and downtown durham has plenty of awesome off-campus dining options. the buildings and classes are relatively nice inside.
Megan
I love the campus! It's so cute and there are lots of nice restaurants nearby! I love how big the campus is because it feels like your own town. The buildings are so pretty too and when my friends come to visit me I am so proud to show off my school!
Savannah
UNH is such a great community!! There are plenty of things to do outside of campus, we are close to the beach, have great hikes, and Portsmouth! The professors are very accessible and are always available to lend a helping hand. The food is also very good, much better than most dining halls at other colleges!
Emilee
Great University for social, sports, academic endeavors. The problems I encountered were not getting time with a professor when I needed it, even when I reached out for assistance to certain professors. I also felt the class size was too large and not enough help was provided to feel like you had their undivided attention for questions.
sa
UNH is an underrated school. The academics and campus life are great. The professors seem to care about their students and the subjects that they teach. It's not a huge school so if you're looking for that it might not be the place for you! Overall it is a great value as well
Lejla
The classes are big, as lectures usually are. For some classes, like the math ones, there are recitations, which are supplements to the lecture. They’re held in a small room with maybe 20 people; this is where you’d ask questions/seek help if you need to. The dorms are fine, there are off campus apartments, and the food is okay, I’m not really a huge fan honestly. The burgers and pasta are tasteless. I think I ate pizza or cereal for almost every meal. There are off campus apartments, parties every weekend, and lots to do off campus. I’d recommend visiting downtown Portsmouth. The wildcats bus can take you there. The school gym is nice, there’s a pool for when it’s hot, and an indoor track, but I didn’t participate in clubs or sports so I can’t really speak for them. UNH Durham is okay, but I prefer city life so I’m transferring elsewhere :-)
Zoe
Overall, I think the University of New Hampshire has a lot to offer. On one hand, there is always an opportunity to be involved. I think that's a great perk to being away from home and making college feel more like a community. Whether you want to get into academic clubs, art, music, politics, sports, or even get an on-campus job, the possibilities are endless. For anyone coming from living in a house with their family, switching to a dorm can be a big change. As with any college, you share a lot and rely mostly on dining halls for meals, unless you live in an apartment. As far as housing, UNH has plenty of options. You can live in a single, double, triple or even suite. You can even find out which dorm building suites you the most. When I first arrived, I was assigned to a building that was very focused on academics. This is perfect for those who want to focus solely on their studies, and be surrounded by people who have the same goals. Although this wasn't necessarily for me, UNH made it very easy for me to switch into a new dorm, where I felt like there was more socialization. All college dorms have their fair share of the "ick" factor, but UNH does a really good job of keeping the living spaces clean with daily housekeepers to clean the bathrooms, hallways and lounge areas. The dining halls are conscious of all kinds of diets, by including allergen friendly sections, vegan sections, self-serve bars and switch up the menus frequently to avoid repetitiveness. The academics are also great here. A few of my professors and I are on a first name basis, even in lecture halls with students upwards of 200. The staff really do care about the success of their students, even if some may be a little tough. Class schedules are fairly easy to navigate, and the campus is the perfect size for walking. If you don't want to walk to classes, there's also a bus service that runs daily, that can even take you to Portsmouth or Dover. The biggest downside of my experience thus far has been the slow start to a social life. I attempted to start a soccer club team on campus, but was unable due to lack of resources. I joined a couple clubs my first semester but still didn't have the easiest time meeting friends. I did eventually rush a sorority, which gave me a ton of friends and connections, and made the campus feel a lot smaller. I'm now roommates with one of the girls I met through that experience and can say that my time here has improved so much. If you take advantage of everything this school has to offer, you can really turn it into a great home for your next four years.
Taylor
I really love being here.
Samantha
Overall, UNH is a very well-rounded school. Academically I have been very pleased with my professors throughout the past 4 years. Nearly every one of my teachers has been helpful both in and out of the classroom. As for the campus itself, while it is a fairly big school, I have always felt safe. Living on campus was a great experience. There are multiple events held throughout the week; there is always something to do. The only drawback I have from this school is the cost. It is the second most expensive state school in the country. Aside from this, UNH is a great school.
Lily
Do you want to Double Major? Double minor? Triple minor? At UNH you can make it happen. Are you unsure about your major and want a lot of options to switch into? Don't worry UNH has anything I can think of. We have sick foliage, outdoorsy people, a decent greek scene ( 17% but they're a loud percentage), a legit radio station, artsy kids, activists, republicans, democrats, and any club you can think of. Also we're nice. When I tell you the people here are genuine people I really mean it. Doors are always held open, friendly introductions always spread, and there are really non judgmental vibes all around campus. This stood out to me on every visit, and everyday it's proved. Academics are moderately strong, but if you want a challenge the honors program has a lot of great opportunities for small, unique classes that surround you with like minded students who are present and eager to participate in discussions. The tuition, especially out of state is ridiculous, but I guess it teaches you to be resourceful in terms of grants and scholarship applications (like me writing this sick review with so much insightful perspective and voice.) For all I'm paying they really need to update the Paul Creative Arts Center, it's ancient, but I heard it's getting AC next semester. The new Paul Business School is incredible, and so is the Hamel Rec Center clearly the funds are in the D1. The campus is sustainable which was important to me, and it's in the top safest schools in America, (#1 in 2018, I think). Overall, I came here for location. Portsmouth is great, Seacoast New Hampshire is great, honestly the amount of high school musical jokes you can make here are great. Live free or die, Wildcats!
Acacia
It's a good environment. The campus is great and people are very helpful and supportive. The professors are always willing to help and they will work with you to make sure you understand the material. Talking specifically about the Theatre Dept. - its a very close-knit community but also super welcoming to newcomers.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 75%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
It's like looking into a foggy mirror. As I think of myself as a high school senior there was still so much I needed to learn. I was focused on having fun. I was fearful of leaving home. I let my friends make the majority of my decisions. I wasn't ready to handle the so called "real world"; but I needed to step out of my comfort zone. The advice I would give my near adult hood self would be to realize whats truly important in life. Education, family, being self reliant, choosing to be happy despite our circumstances, those are the things that would matter in the end. I had this false conception that I had to fill my life with things and people who made my life enjoyable for a matter of a few hours. When in reality I was just digging myself into a deep whole of unaccomplished dreams. I would tell myself to not be fearful of change because its shapes us into a contributing member of society. To go out and work hard and one day you will accomplish all you've dreamed.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The University of New Hamshire is unique from other In State schools because of its size. It is a large campus with many degree choices. There is always something to do. The dorms are nice and clean. The food in the cafe is good. I always find something to eat, has lots of choices and even healthy ones.
Going to UNH I thought it would be too close to home and too large or a campus. The 45minute drive back to Goffstown, NH is just far enough that I can go home whenever I want. As soon as I joined Alpha Phi, the campus went from too big, to almost too small. Joining the Greek community was the best decision I ever made as a freshman. I did not want to do it at all, but I tried it out and am happy I did. The Greek community is a family away from family and I have never doubted my decision since the day I got my Bid into Alpha Phi. The only thing I hate about the UNH campus is the limited parking and amount of tickets my dear friend, Ed the Officer, gives out on a daily basis. I also absolutely hate the size of the gymnasium at the Whitt. It is far too small for the massive amounts of students that are enrolled. Other than those two things, the UNH campus itself is beautiful and the newer academic buildings are incredible. It is close enough to the city, ski mountains, and only 20mins from the beach.
As a freshman and sophomore, I always enjoyed the big lecture halls because I had a fear that the professor would pick on me if the classes were smaller. As I found my niche as a recreation management and policy student, the class size decreasing only helped my academics. I hated taking my general education classes, but once I got into the swing of things within my major, I began to thoroughly enjoy my studies.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
As a freshman, I felt like the party scene was a lot bigger than it is 4 years later. I wish that I took more time to join other organizations such as SCOPE and others during my 4 years at UNH, but joining Alpha Phi allowed me to be involved throughout the campus. I wish that homecoming was a bigger event, and also they still allowed spring weekends. Not only for the partying aspect, but to come together as a campus to just enjoy eachother and the weather. Unversity Days are always fun and I wish it was a possibility to have more every semester. I love how close the university is to the beach, and how it is only a 45minute drive to the city. The train makes communiting to the city easy and safe, and I think it is a huge positive for UNH.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
The University of New Hampshire is a mid-sized, public university, that provides opportunites for all types of students which are looking to receive numerous types of degrees in several different fields and areas of interest.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
How prevalent alcohol was at this school. If I had known that heavy drinking ran the social life of most students here, I never would've considered it.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing I consider about my school is that its spoken and written devotion to diversity at the university does not match its actions. Although there are groups centered on issues and learning about diversity, they are all student run. They are typically run by students that fall into the diverse category of that group. I feel that this puts pressure on those students to automatically become activists and fight for themselves, not because they necessarily wanted to, but because the people that gave their word about “promoting diversity” are not following up.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
When ever I talk about school I say how wonderful my teachers are. As a transfer student, I was very nervous, but my teachers made me feel welcomed and appreciated. I feel comfortable in the transition and supported on my journey.
The best thing about the University of New Hampshire is its location. You have everything you could possible want surrounding you. The ocean is only a fifteen minute drive from campus, or you can be in the mountains after a forty-five minute drive depending on what you are looking for that day. It is located in a beautiful region surrounded by trees and local parks and forests. It is not in a big city by any means, but there is still easy access to Boston and Portland, Maine whenever you want.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
I think the advising here is pretty frustrating, along with the financial aid department. I don't think my adviser is well suited for the job, I have done a lot of graduate school research on my own with little guidance.
Our school is best known for their academics, school spirit, and their sports (especially hockey). Their also known for being big partiers and frat. and sororities.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
People who are NOT looking for the ideal college experience shouldn't attend this school. This school, to me, is the painted picture of college. Also, while there are plenty of other things to do on campus, people who do not party should not live on campus. It seems that even in the "clean" dorms, you are faced with alcohol and intoxicated students.
UNH is a great school for a somewhat intelligent, but average person. It is easy to blend in the crowd there, and it's not too hard to find a party. This is exactly why more unique, eccentric individuals should come here and liven the place up!
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
The main stereotype about UNH students is that we party all of the time. This is not an accurate stereotype, as there are many students who would rather study than play beer pong.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
85% of students attending University of New Hampshire-Main Campus receive some sort of financial aid.
23% were awarded federal grants.70%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
