University of New Hampshire

Thompson Hall
Durham, NH 03824
http://www.unh.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1866
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students11,529
Endowment185,956,192
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee45
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition10,401 in-state, 22,851 out-of-state
Room/Board7,584
Services
Associated FirmsFidelity, Enterprise, BAE, Liberty Mutual, Target
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsJournalism laboratory, optical observatory, marine research laboratory, experimental learning center, child development center, agricultural and equine facilities, experiential learning center, language lab, art galleries, electron microscope, sawmill.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsJournalism laboratory, optical observatory, marine research laboratory, experimental learning center, child development center, agricultural and equine facilities, experiential learning center, language lab, art galleries, electron microscope, sawmill.
Periodical Subs33,924
# of Books1,795,812
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities4%
Students in sororities5%
Campus Size2,600 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing57%
College housing typescoed dorms (75%), women's dorms (2%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for international students (2%)
Popular EventsJukebox, Homecoming, Winter Carnival, hockey and football games, concert; and lecture series, Smith Hall Fiesta
Nearest AirportBoston, MA (50), Manchester, NH (35)
Nearest TrainDurham, NH
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations200
# of fraternities8
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities4%
Students in sororities5%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The New Hampshire (twice weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Eta Sigma Delta, Golden Key, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon, Sigma Theta Tau, Sigma Delta Pi, Psi Chi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Theta Epsilon, The Compass, Xi Sigma Pi, Alpha Zeta, Phi Sigma Iota, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Catholic Student Organization, Christian Impact, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Canterbury Club, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Hillel, VerticaLink
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Diversity Support Coalition, MOSAICO, Native American, Cultural Association, United Asian Coalition, Hillel, Indian Student Association, Muslim Student Association, Brazilian Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Arts and entertainment groups, media and publications groups, political and; world affairs groups, campus concerns groups, governance groups, campus programming groups, community service and involvement clubs, Greek groups, career-related clubs, leisure and recreation clubs, and; special-interest groups;