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University of New Hampshire, or UNH, is a public university and is part of the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), United States. The main campus is situated in Durham, New Hampshire. UNH offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The University is organized into the following academic divisions:
University of New Hampshire’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Wildcats. They compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the America East Conference.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nutrition and exercise therapy and conservation and resource management.
University Of New Hampshire does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 610. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 520 or more.
University Of New Hampshire offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, University Of New Hampshire had 15,005 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. University Of New Hampshire makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the America East and Atlantic 10 Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
105 Main St., Thompson Hall
Durham, NH 03824-3547
General Phone: (603) 862-1234
http://www.unh.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 625 | English, political science, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 603 | business management, business, CIO training, accounting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 307 | occupational therapy, exercise science, parks and recreation management, nutrition sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 277 | psychology, communication disorders services |
| Education And Teaching | 242 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, math teaching, reading teaching, education courses, educational supervision, special ed, ... |
| Science | 219 | biology, biochemistry, zoology, bacteriology, geology, physics, chemistry, botany, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 206 | social work, family studies, public administration, foodservice management, community organization |
| Engineering | 200 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, ocean engineering, materials science, systems engineering |
| Media | 132 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 111 | registered nursing |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 104 | conservation, natural resources courses, wildlife management, environmental studies, environmental science, natural resource economics, forest technology, forestry |
| Animal Science And Care | 69 | animal science, dairy science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Music | 40 | music |
| Hospitality | 39 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics, statistics courses |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | civil engineering tech |
| Medical Administration | 31 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 26 | drama |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 23 | applied horticulture, horticultural science, soil science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Medicine | 19 | public health |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts, painting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 9 | clinical lab tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 3 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of New Hampshire in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,377 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 807 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 143 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 80 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 48 | 22 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of New Hampshire had a total enrollment of 15,005 students (14,116 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 55% |
| Massachusetts | 22% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
University Of New Hampshire offers campus housing for 7,011 of its 14,116 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Durham, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,246 | 10,592 | 65% | 2,711 | 26% |
| Men | 7,369 | 4,323 | 59% | 1,145 | 26% |
| Women | 8,877 | 6,269 | 71% | 1,566 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,756 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,236 |
| Room and board | $ 8,596 |
| Room charge | $ 5,306 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,548 |
Financial Aid:
University Of New Hampshire participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258900)
University Of New Hampshire has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 320 | 144 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 60 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 68 | 49 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $125,501 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $107,503 | 4 | $81,813 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,683 | 9 | $76,791 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $111,532 | 14 | $76,061 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 182 | $116,683 | 43 | $102,861 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 136 | $88,274 | 105 | $82,756 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $75,280 | 65 | $66,517 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 372 | $100,225 | 215 | $81,581 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 144 | 198 | 342 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 15 | 44 | 59 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 143 | 190 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, General
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Horticultural Science
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of New Hampshire Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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