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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 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 500 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 510 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way University Of New Hampshire works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 15,005 students were enrolled in University Of New Hampshire.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at University Of New Hampshire. The school student athletes compete in America East and Atlantic 10 Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Hampshire
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 | 711 | English, political science, sociology, history, economics, anthropology, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 494 | business management, business, CIO training, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 288 | psychology, communication disorders services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 278 | exercise science, occupational therapy, parks and recreation management, nutrition sciences |
| Science | 260 | biology, zoology, biochemistry, bacteriology, chemistry, physics, geology, botany, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 255 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, math teaching, educational supervision, education courses, reading teaching, special ed, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 184 | family studies, social work, public administration, foodservice management, community organization |
| Engineering | 178 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, ocean engineering, systems engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 125 | conservation, natural resources courses, environmental studies, wildlife management, environmental science, forest technology, natural resource economics, forestry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | registered nursing |
| Media | 91 | communication studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 73 | animal science, dairy science |
| Music | 52 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Hospitality | 36 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 34 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Medical Administration | 30 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 29 | drama |
| Art Studies | 28 | art studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 26 | applied horticulture, horticultural science |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | civil engineering tech |
| Medicine | 17 | public health, health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminology |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts, painting |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | clinical lab tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 7 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of New Hampshire in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,403 | 69 |
| Master's degree | 816 | 51 |
| Associate's degree | 144 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 59 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of New Hampshire had a total enrollment of 15,005 students (13,620 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| 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 6,883 of its 13,620 (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 | 14,969 | 8,871 | 59% | 2,646 | 30% |
| Men | 6,865 | 3,603 | 52% | 1,097 | 30% |
| Women | 8,104 | 5,268 | 65% | 1,549 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,030 |
| Room and board | $ 8,168 |
| Room charge | $ 5,042 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,926 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,462 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 318 | 150 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 62 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 83 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $109,162 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $90,118 | 3 | $70,637 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $60,513 | 10 | $69,186 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $98,585 | 14 | $67,690 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 179 | $101,870 | 48 | $87,544 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 136 | $75,654 | 104 | $71,013 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $66,896 | 59 | $58,775 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $62,177 | 3 | $47,620 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 372 | $86,830 | 214 | $71,019 |
*: 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
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
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
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
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 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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