University of New Hampshire at Manchester SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At UNH Manchester, the 80.9% acceptance rate means your focus should be fit and follow-through, not just clearing an admissions bar. Because the school is test-optional and only 18% submit SAT scores, send a score only if it strengthens your file, with the 1040–1170 middle range as your benchmark.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester facts and stats
University of New Hampshire at Manchester enrolls 455 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. UNH Manchester has an 85% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 59%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
Manchester, NH
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Key University of New Hampshire at Manchester application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
April 1
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional UNH Manchester, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for a retake. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall sitting that can arrive in time, and retesting can give you a superscoring opportunity if applicable.
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What you'll actually pay
UNH Manchester is a public institution with in-state tuition of $15,150 and out-of-state tuition of $35,730. About 58% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $5,404. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.
As a public university, UNH Manchester lists out-of-state tuition at $35,730, while in-state tuition is $15,150; room and board is $14,860. About 58% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,577. Merit awards average $5,404, which can further reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $32,557.
Student life at University of New Hampshire at Manchester
3% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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