UNH Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

The University of New Hampshire is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 77%. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, UNH is an hour from Boston and close to the White Mountains. The university has an 18-to-1  student/faculty ratio, and high achieving may want to consider opportunities available through the Honors Program. For its academic strengths, UNH was awarded a chapter of  Phi Beta Kappa. In athletics, the UNH Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division I  Colonial Athletic Association  for football, and the  America East Conference  for many other sports. Considering applying to University of New Hampshire? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of New Hampshire had an acceptance rate of 77%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 77 students were admitted, making UNHs admissions process somewhat competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 20,096 Percent Admitted 77% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 20% SAT Scores and Requirements Beginning in 2020, University of New Hampshire will have a test-optional  standardized testing policy for most applicants. Students who are recruited athletes and those who attend high schools that do not provide letter grades will still be required to submit SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 93% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 550 640 Math 540 630 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of UNHs admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to UNH scored between 550 and 640, while 25% scored below 550 and 25% scored above 640. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 540 and 630, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 630. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1270 or higher will haver particularly competitive chances at University of New Hampshire. Requirements Beginning in 2020, UNH will no longer require SAT scores for most applicants. For students who choose to submit scores, the University of New Hampshire does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that UNH participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. ACT Scores and Requirements Beginning in 2020, University of New Hampshire will have a test-optional  standardized testing policy for most applicants. Students who are recruited athletes and those who attend high schools that do not provide letter grades will still be required to submit SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 15% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 22 29 Math 22 27 Composite 23 28 This admissions data tells us that most of UNHs admitted students fall within the top 31% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to UNH received a composite ACT score between 23 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 23. Requirements Beginning in 2020, UNH will no longer require ACT scores for most applicants. For students who choose to submit scores,  note that UNH does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. The University of New Hampshire does not require the ACT writing section. GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA for University of New Hampshires incoming freshmen class was 3.5. This suggests that most successful applicants to UNH have primarily A and B grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph University of New Hampshire Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to University of New Hampshire. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances The University of New Hampshire, which accepts over three-quarters of applicants, has a slightly selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the schools average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, UNH has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and a glowing letter of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their scores are outside of UNHs average range. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. Most admitted students had high school GPAs of B or higher, an SAT score of 1000 or higher (ERWM), and an ACT composite score of 20 or higher. Having a GPA above this lower range measurably improves your chances at UNH. If You Like University of New Hampshire, You May Also Like These Schools Boston UniversityBoston CollegeSyracuse UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUMass - AmherstUniversity of Maine All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Admissions Office.