University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Fringe town

88%Acceptance rate
$23,805Average net price / year
76%Graduation rate
$66,479Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,814Median debt at graduation
11,261Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$19,202
Out-of-state tuition
$39,852
Total cost of attendance
$35,537
Room & board
$14,142
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$23,805

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$16,523
$30–48k
$17,476
$48–75k
$19,446
$75–110k
$22,815
$110k+
$28,588

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88.2%
Average SAT
1218
SAT reading (25–75%)
550–670
SAT math (25–75%)
540–660
ACT composite (25–75%)
26–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
76%
First-year retention
87%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$53,671
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$66,479
Median debt (graduates)
$26,814
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
18%
Students with federal loans
57%

Programs: what graduates earn

87 of 228 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians19$32,878—
Animal Sciences1$29,443—
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$75,933—
Business/Commerce, General—$36,984—

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer Engineering9$88,904$21,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering14$81,981$26,546
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing74$77,271$27,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering19$76,755$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General58$75,156$27,000
Chemical Engineering17$71,599$27,000
Mechanical Engineering94$70,865$27,000
Civil Engineering46$67,035$27,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians—$64,826—
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering28$62,190$27,000
Business/Commerce, General—$57,378$20,250
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other—$57,256—
Business Administration, Management and Operations618$57,015$27,000
Economics57$54,328$25,000
Genetics15$51,693$26,994
Homeland Security62$51,200—
Biotechnology—$50,276$21,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services26$50,110$27,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology25$47,236$27,000
Biology, General181$45,346$26,250
Communication and Media Studies134$43,551$25,990
Sustainability Studies29$43,090$27,000
Sociology23$42,048$27,000
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy7$41,681$27,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies13$40,720$24,766
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9$39,852$24,250
Criminology81$39,814$27,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences34$39,573$23,250
Political Science and Government59$38,435$25,000
Psychology, General211$38,229$26,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management48$38,201$27,000
Social Work46$37,395$27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research67$37,286$26,250
Hospitality Administration/Management21$36,590$27,000
English Language and Literature, General60$34,563$24,250
Nutrition Sciences50$34,115$27,000
International Relations and National Security Studies14$34,036$27,000
Animal Sciences31$33,213$25,997
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness80$32,603$24,267
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services84$32,146$27,000
Music16$30,716$27,000
Anthropology16$30,380$27,000
Agricultural Production Operations26$29,231$24,737
History33$28,663$22,750
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other28$28,561—
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management31$27,698$27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics16$27,312$27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft23$24,830$27,000
Zoology/Animal Biology24$22,268$23,250
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions39$7,725$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions24$61,787$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$43,785—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services51$65,694$26,981
Fine and Studio Arts10$31,934—
Special Education and Teaching—$45,663—
Accounting and Related Services—$65,371—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5$53,287—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1$40,539—
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences12$58,045—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services14$37,003—
Chemistry8$82,185—
Human Services, General—$51,220—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$81,768—
American Sign Language—$38,282—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Law—$72,081$61,500

First professional degree

Graduate certificate

Students

Undergraduates
11,261
Graduate students
2,603
Part-time
2%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Avg faculty salary
$110,439 / year
Full-time faculty
74%
Accreditor
New England Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.unh.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Agriculture – 3% of degrees
  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 4% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 6% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Engineering – 8% of degrees
  • Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

88.2% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1218 on the SAT.

How much does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus cost?

The average net price after grants is $23,805 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $19,202 and the full cost of attendance is $35,537.

How much do University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $66,479 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

76% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.