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University of New Hampshire: Rankings, Cost, Programs, Placements

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#628 in World

#154 in USA

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University of New Hampshire application portal is currently open for international students. Oct 15, 2025, is the upcoming UNH admission deadline for regular decisions for UG and PG students. 

 

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Year of establishment
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Campus size
2600 acres
No. of campus
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Scholarships available
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Endowment value
USD 336 million
Scholarships granted
10323
Scholarship amount granted
USD 133 million
Application fees
USD 65
English proficiency test
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SAT/ACT accepted
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Total faculty
817
Faculty/Student ratio
16
Total criminal offences
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Q:   What is the University of New Hampshire acceptance rate?
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According to US News and World Report 2024, the University of New Hampshire acceptance rate is 87%, which means nearly all applications are accepted into the university, which makes it fairly easy to get selected into the university.

The university gives preference to students having higher grades or have exceptional academic or research experience. Hence, having higher grades increases your chance of getting selected at University of New Hampshire.

Here is the list of eligibility requirements to get into US Universities.

Q:   Which UNH college had the largest amount of students who had their jobs directly related to their major?
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 The College of Health & Human Services had most (73%) of the students whose jobs were directly related to the major they studied. This was followed by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, with 71% of the students having a job related to their majors. The College of Liberal Arts had the lowest student population whose jobs were related to their major.

University of New Hampshire Ranking 2026

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#154

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Q:   Is it worth doing MBA at the University of New Hampshire?
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Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics offer a number of business and management programs including an MBA to international students. The university is known for its business and management programs in the country. The U.S. News and World Report 2023 ranked the University of New Hampshire in the range of #102-143 for its business programs among the global universities and #144 for its business programs among the national universities.

Q:   Is the University of New Hampshire a good university?
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The University of New Hampshire is the flagship public research university of the state of New Hampshire. The university is consistently ranked among the top universities nationally and globally. The University of New Hampshire QS ranking is in the range of #1001-1200 for 2024 in the world. Meanwhile, the U.S. News and World Report 2023 ranked the University of New Hampshire #587 among the global universities and #137 among the national universities in the United States.

Q:   How are engineering courses at the University of New Hampshire for international students?
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The University of New Hampshire offers a wide range of engineering programs through its College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The engineering programs of the university are highly ranked in the United States. The U.S. News and World Report 2023 ranked the University of New Hampshire #105 for its Chemical Engineering programs, #89 for its Civil Engineering programs, #128 for its Electrical Engineering programs and #132 for its Mechanical Engineering programs in the United States.

UNH Admissions 2026

  • Application fees :USD 65
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Q:   How can I apply to the University of New Hampshire as an international student?
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International students can apply for over 200+ degree programs at the University of New Hampshire. International students can apply online through the ‘Common Application’ admission portal at the University of New Hampshire. Once the application form is completed and submitted, international applicants are required to pay an application processing fee. Without an application fee applicant’s application will not be processed.

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UNH Scholarships

9No. of scholarships available
40.1 LTotal scholarship amount
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Q:   What is the criteria for Chancellor Scholarship for international students at the University of New Hampshire?
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Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded to first-year international applicants at the University of New Hampshire. This scholarship awards USD 10,000 to international students enrolling at the University of New Hampshire. The criteria for this scholarship are given below.

  • Awarded to academically competitive applicants with a weighted recalculated GPA between 3.90 – 4.00
  • Must maintain continuous enrollment as a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits per semester
  • Must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) by the end of sophomore year and maintain this GPA during the remainder of your undergraduate career at UNH

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Q:   What is the average salary of the students who graduated from the University of New Hampshire?
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As per the First Destination Survey of the class of 2022 the average salary for an undergraduate student was USD 56,927 per year and the average salary for a graduate student was USD 68,557 per year. About 89% of the undergraduate students obtained jobs related to their major. Over 64% of graduate students participated in experiential learning during their program. Among those who participated over 44% received a full-time jobs offer from an internship organization.

Q:   How satisfied are students of the University of New Hampshire after pursuing a graduate program?
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As per the First Destination Survey, the Class of 2022 reported high satisfaction with their education at the University of New Hampshire after graduation. As per survey, 90% were strongly or somewhat satisfied with the graduate education received at UNH, 90% strongly agreed that they would recommend UNH as a good place for graduate study and 92% definitely or somewhat agreed that their graduate degree from UNH helped meet their career goals.

UNH Fees & Eligibility

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(45 courses)
INR 14 L - 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration9-42 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 - 120, GRE, GMAT
B.Sc.(21 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedSAT: 1175 & Above, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, ACT: 25 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
LL.M.(4 courses)
INR 25 L - 43 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
MBA/PGDM(9 courses)
INR 23 L - 43 LGet Fee Details
Duration9-42 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GMAT, GRE
MPH(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(12 courses)
INR 35 L - 43 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 - 120, SAT: 1175 & Above, ACT: 25 & Above
B.A.(5 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedSAT: 1175 & Above, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, ACT: 25 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
BBA(3 courses)
Duration2-4 years
Exam AcceptedSAT: 1175 & Above, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, ACT: 25 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
M.A.(12 courses)
INR 21 L - 42 LGet Fee Details
Duration14 months-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE
M.Com(1 course)
Duration12 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
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Q:   What is the University of New Hampshire fees for international students?
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We have mentioned below the University of New Hampshire fees for international students:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS(36 courses)

INR 12.3 L - 42.1 L

MIM(8 courses)

INR 19.3 L - 39 L

LL.M.(5 courses)

INR 34.1 L - 39.9 L

B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)

INR 37 L - 44.1 L

MEng(5 courses)

INR 14.4 L - 22.8 L

B.Sc.(23 courses)

INR 14.3 L - 40.5 L

BBA(3 courses)

INR 14.3 L - 23.4 L

M.A.(9 courses)

INR 19.3 L - 23.9 L

MBA/PGDM(2 courses)

INR 14.5 L - 38.2 L

Others UG(2 courses)

INR 25.4 L - 38.2 L

Others PG(8 courses)

INR 19.3 L - 44.4 L

LL.B.(2 courses)

INR 38.2 L

Also read: Cost of Studying in the USA for International Students

Q:   What are the entry requirements for Master of Public Administration course at the University of New Hampshire?
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Below are the MPA requirements:

Applicants must complete a 30-credit course consisting of below 

  • Three (3) BASIC Core Curriculum Courses

  • Three (3) ADVANCED Core Curriculum Courses

  • MPA CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE Track:

  • Management and Leadership: Two (2) Capstone Project Courses + Two (2) Elective Courses

  • Program Planning and Development: Four (4) Capstone Project Courses

  • Applicants must follow the below english requirements

English Proficiency Test

Minimum English requirements 

TOEFL iBT

80

TOEFL essentials

8.5

IELTS

6.5 

PTE

59

DULINGO

105







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UG Race

Others

92%

Hispanic

3%

Asian

2%

UG Student residence

Out of state

61%

In state

37%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

97%

25 and over

2%

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UG Number of Applicant

21016
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Overall Graduation Rate

78
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UG Enrollment

11512
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PG Enrollment

2441

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Q:   What are the requirements to study in USA for international students?
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International students must meet the requirements to study in USA. Students must have a required qualification as per the programme and submit the test score during the process. Check below the English language test and additional tests accepted by US Universities:

Entrance Exam

Count of Universities

GRE

524

PTE

500

GMAT

434

ACT

12

 

English Language Exams

Count of Universities

TOEFL

1032

IELTS

960

Duolingo

816

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Q:   Is the University of New Hampshire good for international students?
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The University of New Hampshire is one of the finest institution of higher education in the United States. Its campuses offer a very diverse and culturally vibrant environment for international students. The University of New Hampshire priorities comfort its international students across its campuses. The University of New Hampshire has over 11,500+ undergraduate and 2,466 graduate students out of which over 500+ are international students from 43 countries around the world.

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Q:   How long does it take to hear back from the University of New Hampshire?
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Candidates applying by the Early Action deadline will hear from the university before the end of January. Candidates applying by the Regular Decision deadline will hear from the university on application completion. Graduate decision timelines differ depending on the department. Students are advised to contact the department directly in case of any delay. However, after the applicants submit the application, they will receive an email from the university guiding them to activate their application status portal

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for New Hampshire University?
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Below are the eligibility criteria for New Hampshire University;

Undergraduate requirements at New Hampshire University:

ACT and SAT scores (optional): SAT and ACT for your overall score. However, if you have taken the test more than once, you are suggested to submit the highest scores on the SAT or ACT.  

Transcripts of your high school: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school and other scores such as entrance exams, i.e. SAT or ACT.

LOR: At UNH, all programs ask for a LOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters. 

 SOP: A SOP helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.

Portfolio ( depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into UNH.

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English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting: 

English Proficiency Test

Minimum English requirements 

TOEFL iBT

80

TOEFL essentials

8.5

IELTS

6.5 

PTE

59

DULINGO

105

PG Course Requirements: 

LOR: Applicants must submit the  LOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters. 

Statement of purpose( an SOP):  It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants. 

Transcripts and degrees: The applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with degree certificates. Similarly, applying for PhD or doctoral program may require a master’s degree and transcripts from all graduate institutions of the applicant. 

English Language Proficiency exams: The following table explains the minimum score  of each English exam the university is accepting: 

English Proficiency Test

Minimum English requirements 

TOEFL iBT

80

TOEFL essentials

8.5

IELTS

6.5 

PTE

59

DULINGO

105

Entrance exam: Graduate school entrance exams are most common, but the programs might require different exams from the applicants. The most common exam UNH accepts from applicants is GRE(  Graduate Record Examination) and GMAT. 

Resume/CV:  The University also might ask you for a CV or a resume, depending on the course you choose for professional experience. 

 

 

 

 

 

Q:   What are the requirements of the BBA course at the University of New Hampshire?
A: 

Below are the requirements for the BBA course at the University of New Hampshire:

  1. ACT and SAT scores (optional): SAT and ACT for your overall score. However, if you have taken the test more than once, you are suggested to submit the highest scores on the SAT or ACT.  

  2. Transcripts of your high school: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school and other scores such as entrance exams, i.e. SAT or ACT.

  3. LOR: At UNH, all programs ask for a LOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters. 

  4. SOP: A SOP helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.

  5. Check out the below requirements for this particular course 

  • Minimum Credit Requirement: 128 credits

  • Minimum Residency Requirement: 32 credits must be taken at UNH

  • Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*

  • Core Curriculum Required: Discovery & Writing Program Requirements

  • Foreign Language Requirement: No

  • All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

 

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Answered 7 months ago

Yes,   the University of New Hampshire MBA courses are available in seven major industry-focused fields and specializations covering Finance; Global Business; Growth & Innovation; Healthcare Industry; Hospitality Management; Information Systems & Business Analytics, and Marketing.

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Answered 7 months ago

Students applying at the University of New Hampshire MBA course can submit their Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores; however, the GMAT scores are not a part of the compulsory requirement at the university but can be benefical for the students to enhance their portfolio and get the scho

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Answered 7 months ago

The English language requirements at the University of New Hampshire differ as per the level and department of course. However, the general English language score requirements of the university are mentioned in the table below:

Exam

Minimum Scores

TOEFL iBT

80 or above

IELTS

6.5 or above

Duolingo

105 or higher

SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing

500 or higher

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joisha verma

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Answered 7 months ago

Yes, considering the University of New Hampshire's acceptance rate which is nearly 87% calculated as per the unofficial source getting admission at the university is not too tough and students with good academic excellence long with all the other requirements such as test score and supporting docume

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Answered 7 months ago

As per the 2024 official record the University of New Hampshire received nearly 22,931 applications which is also considered as a hhig application number. The university also recorded over 12% of students of color with 56% of female students and 44% of male students population from over 34 states.

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