| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
13,034 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
12,683 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
351 |
| Total graduate students: |
2,364 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,242 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,122 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
53% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 85.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 80.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 8.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
2,600 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Durham |
| Population of city/town: |
14,638 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus in Manchester. |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
64 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
655,884 |
| Online campus map: |
www.unh.edu/main/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (81%)
- single-student apartments (18%)
- married-student apartments (1%)
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Special-interest and substance-free housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
94% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
56% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
44% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
30% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited within 20 feet of campus buildings. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
360 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Departmental labs. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Chemistry, computer science, engineering, and math libraries. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Observatory, research vessels, wind tunnel, agricultural and equine facilities, greenhouses, art gallery, museum, electron microscope, sawmill, research labs, cogeneration plant; journalism lab, marine and ocean engineering labs, child development center, experiential learning center, performing arts center, sports and fitness facilities, survey center, learning resource centers. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, chemistry connection, psychology computer cluster, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, veterans services, sexual harassment/rape prevention program; academic resources, writing, math, programming assistance, and counseling centers. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career library, resume referral, job bank. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, ; services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
88% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
11 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
6 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
11% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
12% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The New Hampshire, published twice per week |
| Number of honor societies: |
20 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
262 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Athlete's Intervarsity, Catholic Student Organization, UNH CRU, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Hillel, Waysmeet Student Organization, Greek Intervarsity, Graduate Student Christian Fellowship, Ratio Christi |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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National Society for Black Engineers, Black Student Union, Diversity Support Coalition, MOSAICO, Hillel, Indian Subcontinent Student Association, Native American Cultural Association, Chinese Students & Scholars, United Asian Coalition, Korean Culture Club, Vietnamese Student Association, SASE |
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| International student organizations: |
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National Society for Black Engineers, Black Student Union, Diversity Support Coalition, MOSAICO, Hillel, Indian Subcontinent Student Association, Chinese Students & Scholars, United Asian Coalition, Korean Culture Club, Vietnamese Student Association, SASE, Hi English Learning Partners |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Marty Scarano,
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Program Coordinator,
Mary Essley,
University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH 03824 |
| Athletics homepage: |
unhconnect.unh.edu/s/
1518/
index-1col.aspx?sid=1518&gid=4&pgid=578 |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Wildcat |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA Div. 1-A, Football only: FCS (Football Championship Subdivision), American East Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference (AA), Eastern College Athletic Conference, Hockey East Association, Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association, EISA |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's Alpine skiing | yes | EISA, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | AA, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's ice hockey | yes | HE, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's Nordic skiing | yes | EISA, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | no | AEC |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's Alpine skiing | yes | EISA, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's diving | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's field hockey | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's gymnastics | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's ice hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's Nordic skiing | yes | EISA, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | AEC, NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
8% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
42% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball, racquetball, tennis, squash and volleyball courts; football, lacrosse, and soccer fields; hiking and horse trails; hockey rink, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, indoor/outdoor tracks, fitness/weight center, lake |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, billiards, broomball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo, wheelchair handball, wheelchair ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Alpine skiing, archery, badminton, baseball, crew, cycling, fencing, golf, ice hockey, judo, karate-shotokan, lacrosse, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, shooting, snowboard, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, woodsmen, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Alpine skiing, archery, badminton, crew, cycling, dance team, fencing, figure skating, golf, judo, karate-shotokan, lacrosse, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, shooting, snowboard, softball, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, woodsmen, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Manchester, NH (38 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Boston, MA (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Durham, NH (near campus) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Durham (near campus) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
25% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
25% immediately, 30% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
78% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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BAE, Fidelity, Liberty Mutual, Direct Capital, Oracle. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Marcy Carsey, Founding Partner, Carsey-Werner Productions
- Shawn Gorman, Chairman of the Board, L.L. Bean
- Jennifer Lee, Oscar winning Screenwriter & Director of Disney's 'Frozen.'
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