More selective than 70% of New Hampshire colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,020. College Scorecard.
Higher than 20% of New Hampshire colleges we cover and 42% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 70% of New Hampshire colleges we cover and 82% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of New Hampshire at Manchester acceptance rate & admissions
Of 505 applicants, University of New Hampshire at Manchester admitted 441 and 72 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 973–1236 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of New Hampshire at Manchester tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for New Hampshire residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of New Hampshire at Manchester costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of New Hampshire at Manchester took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in New Hampshire. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,181 | $13,742 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $7,034 | $30,387 | 1.2 years |
| $48–75k | $5,018 | $21,678 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $7,270 | $31,406 | 1.3 years |
| $110k+ | $16,386 | $70,788 | 2.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (51% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($66,479) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,716 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester majors, earnings & careers
University of New Hampshire at Manchester offers 17 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of New Hampshire at Manchester
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $105,078 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $81,765 | — |
| Neuroscience | $78,722 | $26,841 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $78,216 | $26,034 |
| Biology | $77,076 | $27,000 |
| Business | $72,692 | $25,500 |
| Homeland Security | $71,129 | $23,250 |
| Communications | $69,098 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 17 majors
- American Sign Language$38,282
- Biology$77,076
- Biotechnology—
- Business$72,692
- Communications$69,098
- Computer and Information Sciences$105,078
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other$78,216
- Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians—
- English$52,697
- Homeland Security$71,129
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians$81,765
- Neuroscience$78,722
- Political Science$64,762
- Psychology$56,153
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Manchester
Overall prices in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,834. Housing costs 34% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 43 inches of rain a year, 53 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Hillsborough County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Hillsborough County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of New Hampshire at Manchester with similar schools
Similar public colleges in New Hampshire by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | 81% | $9,992 | 50% | $66,479 | This school |
| Plymouth State University | 88% | $19,216 | 52% | $57,304 | |
| Keene State College | 90% | $17,887 | 60% | $54,368 | |
| University of New Hampshire | 88% | $23,805 | 76% | $66,479 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of New Hampshire at Manchester would cost you $9,224 less per year than Plymouth State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of New Hampshire at Manchester.
- Plymouth State University gives aided families $400 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Hampshire resident | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | PSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $20,020 | $29,644 | −$9,624 |
| Average grants | −$10,028 | −$10,428 | +$400 |
| You pay | $9,992 | $19,216 | −$9,224 |
“+” means University of New Hampshire at Manchester costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of New Hampshire at Manchester
What is the University of New Hampshire at Manchester acceptance rate?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester accepts 81% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 441 of 505 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 973–1236 on the SAT.
How much does University of New Hampshire at Manchester cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $20,020 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,992 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $3,181 and families earning $110k+ pay $16,386.
How much do University of New Hampshire at Manchester graduates earn?
Former University of New Hampshire at Manchester students earn a median $66,479 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of New Hampshire at Manchester graduation rate?
50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% return for their second year.
How long does a University of New Hampshire at Manchester degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of New Hampshire at Manchester costs about $21,678 after grants ($5,018 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $66,479 ten years after starting, $24,716 more than high school graduates in New Hampshire ($41,763), so the cost is repaid in under 1 year of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of New Hampshire at Manchester: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-at-manchester (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).