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University of New Hampshire- Manchester

400 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03101

http://www.unh.edu/unhm

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School Description

Provided by University of New Hampshire- Manchester

As the urban campus of The University of New Hampshire, UNH Manchester provides access
to public higher education for people who live and work in the greater Merrimack Valley.
Located in the heart of the I-93 corridor, UNH Manchester is a vital part of the educational,
economic, and cultural life of central and southern New Hampshire and northern
Massachusetts, serving the needs of a diverse urban population and bringing the resources
of the state’s flagship university to the urban center. UNH Manchester is committed to the
economic growth and welfare of the region, encouraging students to connect their work in the
University with their lives in their communities.

Students find the best of both worlds at UNH Manchester — the benefits of the respected UNH education at a more affordable commuter campus rich with opportunities.

The college's 18 undergraduate majors and 13 minors are built on a strong liberal arts foundation with special emphasis on urban issues and the practical experiences needed for successful careers in the future. UNH Manchester also hosts graduate degree programs offered through the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies.

Our urban location in the heart of Manchester's historic mill yard supports a unique learning environment. The Merrimack Valley region of New Hampshire serves as an extension of our campus, a learning laboratory for academics and student life. Our students have easy access to study abroad opportunities and interesting research projects and internships in business, education, government, health care and a range of non-profit and community organizations. Student clubs and organizations are active on campus and student participation is encouraged. Recreational and co-curricular activities in Boston, Mass. the White Mountains and the New Hampshire seacoast are within an hours' drive from our campus.

UNH Manchester is located in downtown Manchester, the state's largest city. Manchester is a first-class city and the region's center of cultural, economic, entertainment, and government activity. Classrooms, laboratories, faculty and administrative offices, the library and the bookstore are located at University Center, 400 Commercial Street. The Office of Admissions, the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies and classrooms are located at 286 Commercial Street, a short walk to the south.

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University of New Hampshire- Manchester

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public university in the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), United States. The main campus is in Durham, New Hampshire. The sixth college of the University, University of New Hampshire at Manchester, is located in Manchester. With over 15,000 students, UNH is the largest university in New Hampshire. The University is one of only nine land, sea and space grant institutions in the nation. Since July 1, 2007, Mark W. Huddleston has served as the university's 19th president.

In 2004, UNH was the only public institution in New England to rank in the top 10 of number of Fulbright fellowships awarded, with five graduates receiving grants.

History

In 1866, the university was first incorporated as the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts in Hanover, New Hampshire, in association with Dartmouth College. Durham resident Benjamin Thompson left his farm and assets to the state for the establishment of an agricultural college. On January 30, 1890, Benjamin Thompson died and his will became public. On March 5, 1891 Gov. Hiram Americus Tuttle signed an act accepting the conditions of Thompson's will. On April 10, 1891, Gov. Tuttle signed a bill authorizing the college's move to Durham, New Hampshire.

In 1892, the Board of Trustees hired Charles Eliot to draw a site plan for the first five campus buildings: Thompson, Conant, Nesmith, and Hewitt Shops (now called Halls) and the Dairy Barn. Eliot visited Durham and worked for three months to create a plan prior to the move to Durham. The Class of 1892, excited about the pending move to Durham, held commencement exercises in an unfinished barn on the Durham campus. On April 18, 1892, the Board of Trustees voted to "authorize the faculty to make all the arrangements for the packing and removal of college property at Hanover to Durham." The Class of 1893, followed the previous class and held commencement exercises in unfinished Thompson Hall, the Romanesque Revival campus centerpiece designed by the prominent Concord architectural firm of Dow & Randlett.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,078
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,711
Students Receiving Aid:
84%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at University of New Hampshire- Manchester

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

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      • English Language and Literature
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      • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
        A program that prepares individuals to function as simultaneous interpreters of American Sign Language (ASL) and other sign language systems employed to assist the hearing impaired, both one-way and two-way. Includes instruction in American Sign Language (ASL), alternative sign languages, finger spelling, vocabulary and expressive nuances, oral and physical translation skills, cross-cultural communications, slang and colloquialisms, and technical interpretation.
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      • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
        A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.
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      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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      • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 77%
Other 19%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 1%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Hampshire 89%
Massachusetts 0%
Maine 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 7,061 $ 17,711  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 6,960 $ 17,610  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 101 $ 101  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 1,400 11%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 555 8%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 300 4%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,625 84%  
Any Aid:
   84%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 43% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 580

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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University of New Hampshire- Manchester
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