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University of New Hampshire - Manchester

400 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03101

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University of New Hampshire - Manchester School Description

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:
995
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
94%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,225
Students Receiving Aid:
61%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 45
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of New Hampshire - Manchester Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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University of New Hampshire - Manchester Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Men 51%
Women 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
Other 21%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 98%
Out-of-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Hampshire 98%
Massachusetts 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

University of New Hampshire - Manchester Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 8,595 $ 21,225  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 8,250 $ 20,880  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 345 $ 345  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,320 13%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,000 8%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,286 6%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,019 56%  
Any Aid:
   61%  

University of New Hampshire - Manchester Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 67% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 550

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 45.00
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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