University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Admission Requirements
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Admission Overview
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of New Hampshire-Main Campus admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (A-) and SAT 1090-1330 / ACT 26-30. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of New Hampshire Main Campus
Acceptance Rate
The University of New Hampshire-Main Campus acceptance rate is 88.2%. Last year, 18,667 of 21,175 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in New Hampshire.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into University of New Hampshire-Main Campus and can you get accepted?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
University of New Hampshire Main Campus typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.58Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.58
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus typically have around a 3.58 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
22% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #2 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1090-1330Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
23%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 540
- Composite 1090
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 660
- Composite 1330
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1090–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ranks #2 in the state of New Hampshire for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1090 to 1330
SAT policy
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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 1210 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
26-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 24
- Composite 26
75th Percentile Scores
- English 32
- Math 27
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 26–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus places #2 among colleges in New Hampshire and #228 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
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 Main Campus freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top quarter.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of New Hampshire Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of New Hampshire Main Campus is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1090-1330); 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=183044.
GPA calculator: University of New Hampshire Main Campus GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026