University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Durham, New Hampshire · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,887
- Admitted
- 18,144
- Yield
- 14.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 80% in 2014–15 to 86.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 18,420 to 20,887 (+13%) over that period.
Its 86.9% rate makes University of New Hampshire-Main Campus more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked New Hampshire schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.8% for women vs 84.1% for men, a 4.7-point gap). University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 14.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 18,420 | 14,740 | 80% | 3,227 |
| 2015–16 | 19,255 | 15,137 | 78.6% | 3,220 |
| 2016–17 | 20,203 | 15,326 | 75.9% | 2,881 |
| 2017–18 | 19,966 | 15,275 | 76.5% | 3,019 |
| 2018–19 | 20,096 | 15,430 | 76.8% | 3,031 |
| 2019–20 | 18,040 | 15,159 | 84% | 2,731 |
| 2020–21 | 18,797 | 15,941 | 84.8% | 2,630 |
| 2021–22 | 20,149 | 17,473 | 86.7% | 2,795 |
| 2022–23 | 21,016 | 18,281 | 87% | 2,942 |
| 2023–24 | 20,887 | 18,144 | 86.9% | 2,607 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,325 | 10,945 | 88.8% |
| Men | 8,561 | 7,198 | 84.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–670 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 550–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 2% |
How University of New compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 86.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,144 admitted of 20,887 applicants).
Is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus test optional?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus received 20,887 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,144.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus typically scored 570–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80% in 2014–15 to 86.9% 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: www.unh.edu/.