University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Admission
Acceptance Rate
88.16%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.96%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,605
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 21,175 students have applied and 18,667 students have allowed to admit to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 88.16%). UNH's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.96 % where 2,605 students have finally enrolled out of 18,667 admitted students.
UNH acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Utah and University of Massachusetts-Amherst, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 60.82%).
UNH enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.03%).
How to Apply to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNH. UNH offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.unh.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.unh.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://app.meadowfi.com/unh |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.unh.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | https://www.unh.edu/institutional-research/student-consumer-information-disclosure |
| Disability Service | https://www.unh.edu/studentaccessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNH and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,331). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 1,210 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,331 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire | 1,108 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, 591 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 590 | 660 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,210 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, 48 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Hampshire. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 27 |
UNH Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |