University of New Hampshire at Manchester Acceptance Rate
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a public four-year university in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling about 443 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.87% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $66,479 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,838
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,992 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.87% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 443 85.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 17.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 26.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 26.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1100
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,248
- Applicants (IPEDS): 505
- Room & Board: $14,700 annual estimate
University of New Hampshire at Manchester: what the data shows
Common questions about University of New Hampshire at Manchester, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is located in Manchester, NH (ZIP 03101-1113).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester public or private?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a Public institution.
How much does University of New Hampshire at Manchester cost?
Published tuition: $15,838 in-state, $36,418 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,992.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,181 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,034 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,018 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,270 |
| $110,001+ | $16,386 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $63,352.
How hard is it to get into University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
Admission rate: 80.87%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1100.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
Total enrollment: 443 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,248 students.
Graduate enrollment: 212 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 85.3%.
What do graduates of University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn?
Median earnings: $53,671 six years after entry; $66,479 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,814.
28.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of New Hampshire at Manchester known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Biotechnology (38 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (21 completions)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (18 completions)
- Information Technology (15 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (15 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (14 completions)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (14 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (11 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other (10 completions)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.87%; completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $66,479 at 10 years; net price $9,992. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,838
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of New Hampshire at Manchester was $15,838.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,992
2024 Value
In 2024 University of New Hampshire at Manchester had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,992.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,992 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$63,352 4-Year In-State Tuition
$145,672 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,538 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,152 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of New Hampshire at Manchester.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of New Hampshire at Manchester was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of New Hampshire at Manchester in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,762 | $26,482 | $18,338 |
| 2014 | $13,768 | $26,748 | $17,194 |
| 2015 | $14,143 | $27,413 | $17,102 |
| 2016 | $14,495 | $28,295 | $16,868 |
| 2017 | $14,850 | $29,420 | $17,264 |
| 2018 | $15,265 | $30,635 | $12,251 |
| 2019 | $15,685 | $32,195 | $13,649 |
| 2020 | $15,778 | $33,088 | $13,949 |
| 2021 | $15,785 | $33,985 | $16,665 |
| 2022 | $15,804 | $34,664 | $18,131 |
| 2023 | $15,820 | $35,530 | $13,302 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.87% Acceptance Rate
505 Total Applicants
441 Students Admitted
72 First-Time Students Enrolled
16.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1100
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of New Hampshire at Manchester reported total enrollment of about 443 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 57% male and 43% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (6.3%). About 28.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of New Hampshire at Manchester in 2024 is 443 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,248 students. Graduate enrollment is about 212 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.47% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.47% of students graduating from University of New Hampshire at Manchester completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Biotechnology: 39% male / 61% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 71% male / 29% female
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of New Hampshire at Manchester.
Return on Investment
$26,814 Median Student Debt
$66,479 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1563.31% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of New Hampshire at Manchester.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Biotechnology: 38 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 21 completions
3. Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 18 completions
4. Information Technology: 15 completions
5. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 15 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 14 completions
7. Critical Infrastructure Protection: 14 completions
8. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 11 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, Other: 10 completions
Most popular programs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of New Hampshire at Manchester graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of New Hampshire at Manchester from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 26.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,178
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,629
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a public institution located in Manchester, NH, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Biotechnology, Business/Commerce, General, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 443 students. Student body composition includes White (71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (6.3%). The admission rate is 80.87%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1100. The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 28.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 17.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Manchester, NH 03101-1113
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
University of New Hampshire at Manchester provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of New Hampshire at Manchester located?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is located in Manchester, NH.
What is University of New Hampshire at Manchester's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 80.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 505 applicants and 441 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of New Hampshire at Manchester cost?
Reported tuition is $15,838 and average net price is $9,992 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,248 students, White (71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
About 17.4% of students at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of New Hampshire at Manchester reports midpoint SAT about 1100.
What do graduates of University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn?
Median earnings are $53,671 six years after entry and $66,479 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of New Hampshire at Manchester students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,814.
Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester public or private?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a public institution located in Manchester, NH.
Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester an HBCU?
No. University of New Hampshire at Manchester is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester a tribal college?
No. University of New Hampshire at Manchester is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Hampshire college costs
- New Hampshire colleges by ROI
- Manchester, New Hampshire city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Hampshire
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.