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The main campus of UNH Manchester is in Manchester, New Hampshire (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. UNH Manchester offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media and therapy and counseling.
UNH Manchester does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 43% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at UNH Manchester are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 1,096 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at UNH Manchester.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Hampshire - Manchester
400 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101-1113
General Phone: (603) 641-4321
Admissions Phone: (603) 641-4150
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 641-4114
http://www.unh.edu/unhm
UNH Manchester awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 60 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, humanities, sign language translation |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology |
| Media | 29 | communication studies |
| Business And Management | 29 | business |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing |
| Science | 3 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for UNH Manchester in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 141 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 3 |
In 2005, UNH Manchester had a total enrollment of 1,096 students (773 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 89% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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 | 283 | 121 | 43% | 121 | 100% |
| Men | 132 | 54 | 41% | 54 | 100% |
| Women | 151 | 67 | 44% | 67 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 641-4150
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,061 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,711 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
UNH Manchester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258901)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 641-4114
UNH Manchester has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $49,950 |
*: 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 | 3 | $86,283 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $67,458 | 3 | $57,037 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $57,703 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $65,824 | 5 | $59,365 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
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 accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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