UNH Manchester is in Manchester, NH. Manchester is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. UNH Manchester issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include media.
Not all applicants to UNH Manchester are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 550 in 2007.
The most successful professors at UNH Manchester are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,102 students study at UNH Manchester (in 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester
400 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101-1113
General Phone: (603) 641-4321
http://www.unhm.unh.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 63 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, sign language translation, humanities |
| Business And Management | 37 | business |
| Media | 33 | communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 9 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer support |
| Science | 4 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for UNH Manchester in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 158 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 3 |
In 2007, UNH Manchester had a total enrollment of 1,102 students (776 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 99% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Manchester, 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 | 313 | 209 | 67% | 117 | 56% |
| Men | 151 | 105 | 70% | 60 | 57% |
| Women | 162 | 104 | 64% | 57 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,595 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,225 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
UNH Manchester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258901)
UNH Manchester has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 4 | $85,485 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $70,534 | 5 | $57,984 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $71,792 | 9 | $64,993 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNH Manchester Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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