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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. New Hampshire admits about 9 in 10 applicants (88%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 27% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 80%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled12 of 100 · 2,605 students
Admitted, went elsewhere76 of 100 · 16,062
Not admitted12 of 100 · 2,508

The funnel

Applied
21,175
Admitted
18,667
Enrolled
2,605

$65 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 85%, women at 90%.

Women admitted90%
Men admitted85%
14%

Yield

14% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college14%
14%
← 5%higher than 27% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college88%
88%
← More selectivemore selective than 27% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. New Hampshire reads a record

The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered. Scores are optional. 23% of first-years sent an SAT and 2% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Considered
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1210 on the SAT, 40 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1090–1330median 1210
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing550–670median 620
500600700800
Math540–660median 590
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

23%

submitted SAT

2%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1210
1210
← 900higher than 61% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)