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University Of New Hampshire can be found in Durham, New Hampshire (a small suburb). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at University Of New Hampshire.
The most common majors at the school are in nutrition and exercise therapy and conservation and resource management.
University Of New Hampshire does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 520 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending University Of New Hampshire come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at University Of New Hampshire are well-paid.
In 2005, 14,511 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at University Of New Hampshire. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. University Of New Hampshire student athletes compete in America East and Atlantic 10 Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The public research University of New Hampshire, with national and international agendas; having land grant, sea grant, and space grant charters; comprehensive, high quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction in selected fields; sponsored and unsponsored research yielding new knowledge across the spectrum of academic disciplines; outreach to the state, region, and nation through continuing education, cooperative extension, industrial research, and advanced level instruction."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Hampshire
Thompson Hall
Durham, NH 03824-3547
General Phone: (603) 862-1234
Admissions Phone: (603) 862-1360
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 862-3600
http://www.unh.edu
University Of New Hampshire awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 701 | English, political science, sociology, history, economics, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 470 | business management, business, accounting, CIO training |
| Education And Teaching | 282 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational supervision, math teaching, superintendency and administration, education courses, special ed, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 269 | psychology, communication disorders services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 233 | exercise science, occupational therapy, parks and recreation management, nutrition sciences |
| Science | 218 | biology, geology, biochemistry, zoology, bacteriology, physics, chemistry, botany, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 175 | family studies, social work, public administration, foodservice management, community organization |
| Engineering | 158 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, ocean engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 115 | conservation, wildlife management, environmental studies, forestry, natural resource economics, natural resources courses, forest technology, environmental science |
| Media | 112 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 95 | registered nursing |
| Animal Science And Care | 74 | animal science, dairy science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 49 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 43 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Music | 40 | music |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 33 | hospitality management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 32 | applied horticulture, horticultural science, soil science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 31 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | civil engineering tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts, painting |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 6 | public health, health professions |
| Architecture And Planning | 3 | urban planning |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminology |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of New Hampshire in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,292 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 703 | 52 |
| Associate's degree | 186 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 63 | 24 |
| Post-master's certificate | 14 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of New Hampshire had a total enrollment of 14,511 students (13,050 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 51% |
| Massachusetts | 23% |
| Maine | 6% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
University Of New Hampshire offers campus housing for 6,347 of its 13,050 (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 | 12,809 | 9,237 | 72% | 2,797 | 30% |
| Men | 5,912 | 3,939 | 67% | 1,217 | 31% |
| Women | 6,897 | 5,298 | 77% | 1,580 | 30% |
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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 862-1360
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,778 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,498 |
| Room and board | $ 7,023 |
| Room charge | $ 4,196 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,836 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,531 |
Financial Aid:
University Of New Hampshire participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 862-3600
University Of New Hampshire has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 306 | 143 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 89 | 79 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 87 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $102,191 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $82,616 | 9 | $67,700 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 14 | $54,814 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $94,962 | 24 | $61,388 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 181 | $97,754 | 48 | $86,134 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 122 | $73,050 | 98 | $67,092 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 73 | $60,645 | 66 | $58,468 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 16 | $48,443 | 11 | $41,323 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 392 | $81,142 | 223 | $67,367 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135 | 141 | 276 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 112 | 150 |
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
Agricultural Teacher Education
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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
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
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
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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
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 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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