University of New Hampshire at Manchester Acceptance Rate
Manchester, New Hampshire · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 505
- Admitted
- 441
- Yield
- 16.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 505 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of New Hampshire at Manchester's acceptance rate has risen from 70.1% in 2014–15 to 87.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 254 to 505 (+99%) over that period.
Its 87.3% rate makes University of New Hampshire at Manchester more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked New Hampshire schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.8% for women vs 84% for men, a 5.8-point gap). University of New Hampshire at Manchester has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 16.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 254 | 178 | 70.1% | 81 |
| 2015–16 | 205 | 150 | 73.2% | 61 |
| 2016–17 | 232 | 162 | 69.8% | 57 |
| 2017–18 | 251 | 152 | 60.6% | 64 |
| 2018–19 | 222 | 150 | 67.6% | 96 |
| 2019–20 | 239 | 217 | 90.8% | 87 |
| 2020–21 | 265 | 226 | 85.3% | 93 |
| 2021–22 | 311 | 257 | 82.6% | 66 |
| 2022–23 | 360 | 307 | 85.3% | 54 |
| 2023–24 | 505 | 441 | 87.3% | 72 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 293 | 263 | 89.8% |
| Men | 212 | 178 | 84% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–630 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 500–620 |
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Frequently asked
What is University of New Hampshire at Manchester's acceptance rate?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester's acceptance rate is 87.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (441 admitted of 505 applicants).
Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester test optional?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester received 505 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 441.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Hampshire at Manchester?
Admitted students at University of New Hampshire at Manchester typically scored 530–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester getting harder to get into?
University of New Hampshire at Manchester has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.1% in 2014–15 to 87.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: manchester.unh.edu/.