When it comes to college, you want to make sure you are getting the most value for your money. According to U.S. News & World Report, UNH has been ranked the number one best value public university in New England for the fourth consecutive year and is also a top 10 best value public university overall.
What does UNH's best value status mean for you as a prospective student? Read on to learn what it means for UNH to be consistently ranked a best value public university.
UNH students studying
Financial assistance that meets you where you’re at
Our financial aid and scholarship opportunities make sure a valuable UNH education is within reach.
- 95% of first-year students receive need-based aid and/or merit scholarships.
- Just by applying to UNH, you’re automatically considered for merit scholarships.
- UNH's wide range of life-changing merit scholarships combine serious tuition dollars with academic opportunity and community.
- The Granite Guarantee offers free tuition to Pell-eligible NH residents.
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UNH students researching on the Great Bay
Out-of-this-world opportunities
At UNH, students experience opportunities like nowhere else, from researching in our Chase Ocean Engineering Lab to working for manufacturing companies in the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center to studying abroad across the globe to interning for social change organizations in Boston.
- 78% of 2023 undergraduates left UNH having completed an internship.
- More than 2,000 undergraduates participate in the Undergraduate Research Conference each year.
- Students get funding for doing research through programs like Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF).
- Our professors love to mentor undergrad researchers.
read a day in the life of a journalism intern in Boston
read a day in the life presenting undergraduate research at a conference
UNH 2024 commencement celebration
Outstanding student success
After graduation, our students succeed, landing dream jobs and furthering their education.
- 94% of 2023 grads were employed or furthering their education 3-12 months after graduation.
- 87% of 2023 grads had a job related to their major.
- Our Career and Professional Success Office (CaPS) guides students and the Career and Internship Fair brings employers from all industries to campus.
Read about class of 2024 success
UNH Hamel Scholars retreat
Individualized experiences for high achievers
From our new Hamel Honors and Scholars College to the Hamel Scholarship for NH students and so much more, UNH provides an experience where high achievers grow.
- The Hamel Honors and Scholars College includes project-based learning, a flexible curriculum and an opt-in living-learning community.
- Hamel Scholars have a unique UNH experience, including volunteer opportunities and leadership training.
At UNH, our U.S. News & World Report best value ranking is much more than just a number. Our best value means you will experience supportive financial aid, amazing opportunities, future success and so much more!
- Learn more about financial aid and value at UNH.
- Learn more about high-impact learning opportunities at UNH.
- Apply to UNH.
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