University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
SAT/ACT mins: No minimums – average range for accepted freshman is 500-600 in each section.
SAT or ACT Scores must not be more than: No limit; SAT’s optional for transfer students and will waive for freshman applicants who have been out of high school for more than three years.
LSP Application deadline: Fall semester deadline: January 1 for freshman applicants; April 1 for transfers. Spring semester deadline: October 15 for freshman and transfers.
Where to find application: UNH uses the Common Application –can apply on-line at www.commonapp.org. Students should check "fee waiver" if applying by the Common Application.
Veterans may use the UNH Transfer form to apply:
http://admissions.unh.edu/apply/non-traditional-students/information-for-u-s-veterans
Freshmen class report date: Typically end of August for fall semester; third week of January for spring semester.
Yellow Ribbon participant: Yes.
Will you cover difference between tuition minus GI Bill and cost of in state "state" school tuition? Or do you want to keep it to in-state residents? UNH is not able to cover the difference but students may apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (receipt deadline of March 1).
Do you want to donate additional money to each applicant should the need arise? No.
Processing fees: $50 for NH residents; $65 for non-residents, but we will waive application fee for veterans. Try to catch this at the time of application when identify as veteran –student may request waiver of application fee as US veteran.
All majors open to Marines? Yes, although some majors may be closed or more competitive for particular semesters due space restrictions. The “NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” section on our website will list any programs closed for an upcoming semester.
Recognize AA degree or any college course work: Yes – we will accept transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities for comparable courses completed with grades of “C” or better. 64 semester hours is the maximum transferable from associate level course work; 96 semester hours is maximum credit transferable towards a bachelor’s degree.
Recognize awarding of college credits via alternative means, e.g., DANTES or CLEP: Military transcripts may be submitted for evaluation. UNH will award a maximum of 32 semester hours of elective credit for military schooling as recommended by the American Council on Education, of which a maximum 16 semester hours may be awarded for schooling recommended at the lower division/associate degree level.
Additional information:
Admissions website: www.unh.edu/admissions
Info for veterans: http://www.unh.edu/veterans/