University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
- Public
- Research university
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus: international tuition 37,996 USD per year, one-year total cost 64,247 USD, acceptance rate 88.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, Duolingo 120.
Yes. A Vietnamese applicant, as an international student, may be eligible for UNH merit-based scholarships and IESS for international undergraduates with financial need. It is unclear whether merit is automatic or whether a CSS Profile/separate aid form is required.
Getting in. The school admits 88.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 550–670, Math 540–660, ACT 26–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 87+ or Duolingo 120+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 64,247 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 2,554 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
International tuition is 37,996 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 64,247 USD.
Does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese applicant, as an international student, may be eligible for UNH merit-based scholarships and IESS for international undergraduates with financial need. It is unclear whether merit is automatic or whether a CSS Profile/separate aid form is required.
What English scores does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
The acceptance rate is 88.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- University of New Hampshire2024Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
International students are charged the out-of-state rate; some colleges such as Engineering or Paul College add a tuition differential on top.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages do not say that merit scholarships are automatically considered with admission applications.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state that admission is need-blind for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not state a CSS Profile or separate international aid-form requirement.
Scholarships at this school
International Engagement and Service Scholarship (IESS)Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool pagecovers partial tuition
IESS is for international undergraduate students with financial need.
- Renewable in later years
Merit-based scholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page40,000 USD≈ ₫1.04B
UNH explicitly says international students are eligible for the merit-based scholarship.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- InterviewNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Applicationabout31days
- Priority deadline for select majorsApplication+47 days
- Supporting documents deadline for Early Action (EA)Documents+58 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+109 days
- Enrollment deposit deadlineDeposit+198 days
- Deadline for official copies of previously unofficial documentsDocuments+258 days
Credit for exams
Each IB Higher Level exam scoring 5, 6 or 7 earns 8 credits; standard level exams earn no credit.
Scores that count1234567
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data