UNH Manchester Admission Requirements

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UNH Manchester Admission Overview

UNH Manchester admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UNH Manchester admitted 80.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (B+) and SAT 973-1236. UNH Manchester is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNH Manchester Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

80.9%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Acceptance Rate

The UNH Manchester acceptance rate is 80.9%. Last year, 389 of 481 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in New Hampshire.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UNH Manchester and can you get accepted?

UNH Manchester is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of New Hampshire at Manchester typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNH Manchester GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.35

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.35

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UNH Manchester typically have around a 3.35 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UNH Manchester is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #4 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of New Hampshire at Manchester freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 12.31% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.31% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.38% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.85% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 23.08% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 20.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.08% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UNH Manchester SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

973-1236

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 453
  • Composite 973
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 623
  • Math 613
  • Composite 1236
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UNH Manchester typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 973–1236) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. UNH Manchester ranks #7 in the state of New Hampshire for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 973 to 1236

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SAT policy

UNH Manchester is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of New Hampshire at Manchester
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1236+ Above 75th >89%
1100 to 1236 Avg + 81%-89%
973 to 1100 Avg - 69%-81%
Below 973 Below mid-50 <69%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNH Manchester ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

86% of University of New Hampshire at Manchester freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of New Hampshire at Manchester students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 11.9%
Top 25% of class 45.24%
Top 50% of class 86%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of New Hampshire at Manchester admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 288 193 481
Accepted 228 161 389
Acceptance Rate 79% 83% 81%
Enrolled 28 38 66
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 24% 17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of New Hampshire at Manchester and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of New Hampshire at Manchester application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

213

Applicants have 213 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of New Hampshire at Manchester is $65.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UNH Manchester is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 80.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (973-1236); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183071.

GPA calculator: University of New Hampshire at Manchester GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026