UNH Manchester Admission Requirements

Q: Does University of New Hampshire at Manchester prefer SAT or ACT?

94% of students submit their SAT scores to UNH Manchester. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to UNH Manchester. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1190. 94% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 26. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Manchester, New Hampshire

Chances of getting into University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Acceptance Rate

67.6%

Admission Difficulty for University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into UNH Manchester and can I get accepted? The school has a 68% acceptance rate ranking it #7 in New Hampshire for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 150 out of 222 applicants were admitted making UNH Manchester a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 46 percent. University of New Hampshire at Manchester typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Of those applicants who were admitted, 64% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a prized outcome for many students.

UNH Manchester SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1030-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT

94%

SAT Scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	520
SAT Math 25th	510
SAT Composite 25th	1030

SAT Scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	600
SAT Math 75th	590
SAT Composite 75th	1190
Average SAT Score	1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

University of New Hampshire at Manchester typically requires applicants to be in the top 55 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. The school ranks #5 in New Hampshire for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 94 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of New Hampshire at Manchester admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1190 and Above	Good	>78%
1110 to 1190	Avg +	68%-78%
1030 to 1110	Avg -	56%-68%
950 to 1030	Reach	42%-56%
Less than 950	Low	<42%

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UNH Manchester ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	22
ACT Math 25th	19
ACT Composite 25th	22

ACT Scores for University of New Hampshire at Manchester
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	28
ACT Math 75th	29
ACT Composite 75th	26
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UNH Manchester?

Admission data indicates that UNH Manchester regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in New Hampshire for highest average ACT composite score. 5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of New Hampshire at Manchester.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of New Hampshire at Manchester admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>78%
24 to 26	Avg +	68%-78%
22 to 24	Avg -	56%-68%
20 to 22	Reach	42%-56%
Less than 20	Low	<42%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.25*

Typical High School Grades

You will need above average high school grades to get into University of New Hampshire at Manchester. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of New Hampshire at Manchester was 3.25 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UNH Manchester accepts 68% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.25 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

Admission Statistics

University of New Hampshire at Manchester admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	130	92	222
Accepted	90	60	150
Acceptance Rate	69%	65%	68%
Enrolled	57	39	96
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	63%	65%	64%

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of New Hampshire at Manchester and what considerations affect admission decisions?

University of New Hampshire at Manchester Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Recommended
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of New Hampshire at Manchester
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183071 IPEDS survey data for University of New Hampshire at Manchester.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of New Hampshire at Manchester prefer SAT or ACT?

94% of students submit their SAT scores to UNH Manchester. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to UNH Manchester. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1190. 94% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 26. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.