First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | October 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.unh.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 4 MATH TRAN MATH 425 or MATH 424A or QR QR | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 MATH 424B MATH 425 or MATH 424A or QR | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL TRAN BS & DLAB | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 403 PS & DLAB | |
| United States History | 3 | 4 HIST 410 HP & WI | |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 PSYC TRAN SS | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 HMP 540 i MATH TRAN or ADMN 510 or HMP 540 or QR | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CS 415 QR |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 4 MATH TRAN MATH 425 or MATH 424A or QR QR | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 MATH 424B MATH 425 or MATH 424A or QR | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 424B MATH 425, or QR | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL TRAN BS & DLAB | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 403 PS & DLAB | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 403 & 404 PS & DLAB | |
| United States History | 3 | 4 HIST 410 HP & WI | |
| United States History | 5 | 8 HIST 405 & 406 HP & WI | |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 PSYC TRAN SS | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSYC 401 SS | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 HMP 540 i MATH TRAN or ADMN 510 or HMP 540 or QR | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CS 415 QR | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 411 ECON 402 or ECN 412 or SS | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4 HIST 422 HP & WI | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 NR 435 ETS | |
| European History | 3 | 4 HIST 436 HP & WI | |
| European History | 5 | 8 HIST 435 & 436 HP & WI | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 SPAN TRAN WC | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 SPAN 503 WC & FLAN | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 POLT TRAN SS | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 CS 408 ETS | |
| Art History | 3 | 4 ARTH 480 FPA or HP | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 ARTS TRAN FPA | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 ARTS TRAN FPA | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 4 HIST 497 or HP or HUMA | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 4 ADMN TRAN Elective | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 CHIN TRAN WC | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 CHIN 503 WC & FLAN | |
| Comparative | 3 | 4 POLT TRAN SS | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | 4 CS 527 Elective | |
| Drawing | 3 | 4 ARTS TRAN FPA | |
| English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 4 ENGL 401 ENGL 401 or WS & WI WS & WI or | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 FREN TRAN WC | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 4 FREN 503 WC & FLAN | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 GERM TRAN WC | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 4 GERM 503 WC & FLAN | |
| Human Geography AP Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 4 GEOG 581 ECON 401 or ECN SS SS | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 4 ITAL TRAN WC | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 4 ITAL 503 WC & FLAN | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 JAPN TRAN WC | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 JAPN TRAN WC & FLAN | |
| Latin | 3 | 4 LATN 403 Elective | |
| Latin | 4 | 4 LATN 503 WC & FLAN | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 3 | 4 PHYS 401 PS & DLAB | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 3 | 4 PHYS 402 PS & DLAB | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHYS 408 PS & DLAB | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 4 4 MATH TRAN MATH TRAN or ADMN 510 or QR QR | |
| Research | 3 | 4 TRAN CRED Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 SPAN TRAN WC |
Source: universitysystemnh.sharepoint.com · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 489 |
| Psychology | 186 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 153 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 88 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 81 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 79 |
| English Language and Literature | 72 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 68 |
Show the other 67 majors
| Homeland Security | 66 |
| Political Science and Government | 59 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 57 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 50 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 46 |
| Civil Engineering | 46 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 44 |
| Economics | 43 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 39 |
| Animal Sciences | 39 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 35 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 35 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 35 |
| Social Work | 34 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 32 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 30 |
| Music | 29 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 24 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 21 |
| Information Technology | 21 |
| History | 21 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 21 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 20 |
| Genetics | 20 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Chemical Engineering | 18 |
| Environmental Science | 18 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 16 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 16 |
| Mathematics | 15 |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 13 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 13 |
| Linguistics | 13 |
| Statistics, Other | 11 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 11 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 9 |
| Art/Art Studies | 9 |
| Forestry | 9 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Ocean Engineering | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
| Environmental/Natural Resource Economics | 6 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | 6 |
| Applied Mathematics | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Management Science | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East
Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Skiing, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East
Basketball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
15% of men in fraternities · 14% of women in sororities · 14% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), instagram.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portsmouth International at Pease (PSM)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20
Elevation
94 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
38.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
15 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,510 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Southern New Hampshire University27 mi
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester29 mi
- Saint Anselm College31 mi
- Merrimack College34 mi
- University of New England35 mi
- Gordon College38 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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