Campus & Student Life at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Home to about 11,787 undergraduates in 2020, U of NH is a large, public university located in Durham, New Hampshire. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, U of NH offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by U of NH can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our U of NH Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

U of NH Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at U of NH. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit U of NH Disability Services.

U of NH for the Military

While not a "service academy", U of NH does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit U of NH Veteran Services . For more information, check out our U of NH for Veterans Guide.

U of NH offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, U of NH does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

U of NH offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

U of NH has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,787 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,382 (96.6%). Part-time attendance was 405 (3.4%).

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is Ranked #1,009 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, U of NH is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank U of NH #1009 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at U of NH by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the U of NH Diversity Guide.

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Competes in the NCAA

U of NH has a total of 664 student athletes, 320 men and 344 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Athletics