UNH Manchester Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 24%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at UNH Manchester are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of New Hampshire at Manchester students
Race Percent of Students
White
74%
Black
1%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
0%
Race Unknown
15%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 21% more male students than female students enrolled at University of New Hampshire at Manchester with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNH Manchester has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of New Hampshire at Manchester students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
55%
Women
45%
Enrollment by gender for University of New Hampshire at Manchester students
Gender Number of Students
Men
363
Women
300

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 11%

UNH Manchester draws 89 percent of students from New Hampshire, 11 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New Hampshire, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of New Hampshire at Manchester students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
89%
Out of State
11%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$77,484 per year

24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

663
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 30.8%
Part-time undergraduates 20.5%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026