- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–623 reading and writing, 453–613 math
- Average net price: $13,097 a year (2022–23)
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University of New Hampshire at Manchester reported an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of New Hampshire at Manchester reviews each application.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester GPA requirements
University of New Hampshire at Manchester doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of New Hampshire at Manchester hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester acceptance rate
University of New Hampshire at Manchester admitted 389 of 481 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a public 4-year university in Manchester, New Hampshire, with 451 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of New Hampshire at Manchester in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 565 | 623 |
| SAT Math | 453 | 535 | 613 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1100 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of New Hampshire at Manchester looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of New Hampshire at Manchester awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,097 a year at University of New Hampshire at Manchester in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at the University of New Hampshire at Manchester with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of New Hampshire at Manchester admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are the University of New Hampshire at Manchester's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of New Hampshire at Manchester's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–623 in reading and writing and 453–613 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How selective is the University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of New Hampshire at Manchester admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the University of New Hampshire at Manchester's acceptance rate?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 389 of 481 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at the University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
It's one factor among several: University of New Hampshire at Manchester requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is the University of New Hampshire at Manchester test optional?
Check University of New Hampshire at Manchester's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of New Hampshire at Manchester was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores.
What do students pay at the University of New Hampshire at Manchester after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,097 a year at University of New Hampshire at Manchester in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of New Hampshire at Manchester consider legacy status?
No. University of New Hampshire at Manchester doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of New Hampshire at Manchester accept AP credit?
Yes. University of New Hampshire at Manchester awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of New Hampshire at Manchester's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of New Hampshire at ManchesterU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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