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The University of New Hampshire admitted 89.1% of applicants for the Class of 2029, continuing a steady upward trend in acceptance rates over recent years. Applications have also climbed to 21,567, and while Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, prospective students should feel encouraged by this high level of accessibility.
University of New Hampshire Acceptance Rate: Class of 2029
Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2029, when University of New Hampshire admitted 19,224 of 21,567 applicants, an acceptance rate of 89.1%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.
University of New Hampshire Acceptance Rate by Year
Across the 8 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 76.8% (Class of 2022) to 89.1% (Class of 2029).[1]
| Class | Applied | Admitted | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,567 | 19,224 | 89.1% |
| 2028 | 21,175 | 18,667 | 88.2% |
| 2027 | 20,887 | 18,144 | 86.9% |
| 2026 | 21,016 | 18,281 | 87.0% |
| 2025 | 20,150 | 17,473 | 86.7% |
| 2024 | 18,797 | 15,941 | 84.8% |
| 2023 | 18,040 | 15,159 | 84.0% |
| 2022 | 20,096 | 15,430 | 76.8% |
Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2029)
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]
- SAT (combined mid-50%): 1100–1330 (EBRW 560–680, Math 540–650)
- ACT composite (mid-50%): 26–30
The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.
University of New Hampshire Yield Rate
Of the 19,224 students admitted to the Class of 2029, 2,302 enrolled, a yield rate of 12.0%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.
| Class | Admitted | Enrolled | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,224 | 2,302 | 12.0% |
| 2028 | 18,667 | 2,605 | 14.0% |
| 2027 | 18,144 | 2,607 | 14.4% |
| 2026 | 18,281 | 2,942 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 17,473 | 2,795 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 15,941 | 2,630 | 16.5% |
| 2023 | 15,159 | 2,731 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | 15,430 | 3,031 | 19.6% |
What to Expect for the Class of 2030
Over the three most recent official classes (2027–2029) the acceptance rate at University of New Hampshire has sat between 86.9%–89.1%.
That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.
What This Means for Your Application
- Feel reasonably confident: With an 89.1% acceptance rate for the Class of 2029, most applicants who meet the basic academic requirements earn admission.
- Check your scores: Earning an SAT score between 1100 and 1330 or an ACT between 26 and 30 places you squarely among typical admitted students.
- Understand enrollment trends: Only 12.0% of accepted students enrolled for the Class of 2029, showing that many applicants treat the university as a backup option.
- Prepare for crowds: Applications reached 21,567 for the Class of 2029, showing growing interest even as the overall acceptance rate continues to climb.
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