University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Admissions

Interested in attending University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of New Hampshire at Manchester, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.29
Average High School GPA
1184
SAT Midpoint
April 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNH Manchester accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 897 people applied and 747 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
405 / 473 (86%)
Men
342 / 424 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of New Hampshire at Manchester:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

7%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at University of New Hampshire at Manchester, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of New Hampshire at Manchester by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UNH Manchester considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

3.29
Average High School GPA
1184
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of New Hampshire at Manchester as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.29. 12% of freshmen who attended UNH Manchester were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 45% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
23%
2.50-2.99
20%
2.00-2.49
3%

UNH Manchester is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

29%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
Math Mean
583
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
601
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1040
Composite Mean
1184
75th Percentile
1170

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of New Hampshire at Manchester. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

April 1
Regular admission deadline

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