The student-faculty ratio at University of New Hampshire is 19:1, and the school has 41.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of New Hampshire include: Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Biomedical Sciences, General; and Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
19:1
Total faculty
630 full time
355 part time
Minority
16% full time
5% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
87%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
4%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4947%
Classes with fewer than 20 students41.1%
50 or more11.9%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
86%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
90%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
73%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
78%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
80%
6-year graduation rate of international students
67%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
59
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
75
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
5
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.2%
Employed in temporary/contract work
2.1%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.7%
Graduates reporting salaries
32%
Graduates reporting bonuses
9%
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.8%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.2%
Graduates reporting salaries
3%
Graduates reporting bonuses
0%
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.7%
Enlisted in the military
0.7%
Enrolled in continuing education
16.7%
Attended a graduate education program
3.1%
Attended a graduate engineering program
1.4%
Attended medical school
0.1%
Attended a graduate nursing program
0.6%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Boston University
Cornell University
Emerson College
George Washington University
Lesley University
Seeking continuing education
1.4%
Not seeking employment
0.2%
No information provided by graduate
20.1%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Marcy Carsey, Founding Partner, Carsey-Werner Productions, John Irving, novelist and screenwriter, Jennifer Lee, Screenwriter & Film Director
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
other
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business Administration and Management, General 19%
Psychology, General 8%
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6%
Biomedical Sciences, General 4%
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General 4%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$55,000
Biology$52,500
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$51,000
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.$42,900
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems (MIS)$59,200
Accounting$55,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,500
Marketing$53,700
Finance$50,500
Hospitality Administration/Management$45,300
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$51,000
Journalism$38,000
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$60,200
Engineering
Computer Engineering (CE)$78,500
Electrical Engineering (EE)$70,000
Chemical Engineering$66,900
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$64,800
Civil Engineering$59,600
Environmental Engineering$56,200
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$44,500
Health Professions and Related Programs
Nursing$59,100
Health and Medical Administrative Services$38,500
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management$43,900
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$38,200
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences$42,100
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Geography and Cartography$63,200
Economics$50,900
Anthropology$48,700
Political Science and Government$47,600
Sociology$40,900
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$49,100
Drama and Theater Arts$43,300
Majors Offered at This School
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Animal Sciences, General
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
Architecture and Related Services
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
French Studies
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Genetics, General
Neuroscience
Zoology/Animal Biology
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Management Science
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education
Education, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
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Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Forestry, General
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
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Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology
Nutrition Sciences
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Forestry, General
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Homeland Security
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Writing, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Deaf Studies
Disability Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Outdoor Education
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Wellness, General
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Animal Sciences, General
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
Architecture and Related Services
Architecture
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy
Animal Behavior and Ethology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
American Sign Language, Other
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
French Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Dance, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Real Estate
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Materials Science
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
MSW/JD
MS Kinesiology/MSW
MPP/MSA
MPP/JD
MBA/JD
BSW/MSW
BS/MS Occupational Therapy
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Student participation in special study options
Distance learning79%
Internships78%
Study abroad23%
Independent study18%
Double major14%
Student participation in special academic programs
First-year experiences100%
Writing in the disciplines100%
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience91%
Service learning56%
Undergraduate research/creative projects45%
Learning communities22%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-veterinary science
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
26
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
1,003
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Center Program
Student exchange programs offered with
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Alabama State University
Arkansas Tech University
Boise State University
Bowie State University
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
1
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Albania
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
23%
Consortia
Consortia
Northeast Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate
New Hampshire College and University Council
New England Land Grant University Exchange Program
New England Regional Student Program
National Student Exchange
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
