Undergraduate degrees
Understanding your costs
The estimates below show the annual cost of attending UNH's Durham campus as a full-time undergraduate student. Direct costs include tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and a standard meal plan. Additional educational and personal expenses may also apply. Detailed rates for each cost category are provided below.
NH Resident
Tuition1
$16,304.00
Total Mandatory Fees2
$3,868.00
Housing3
$9,960
Food4
$5,624
Direct Costs5
$35,756
Out-of-State Resident
Tuition¹
$37,996
Total Mandatory Fees²
$3,868
Housing³
$9,960
Food⁴
$5,624
Direct Costs⁵
$57,448
New England Regional
Tuition¹
$28,532
Total Mandatory Fees²
$3,868
Housing³
$9,960
Food⁴
$5,624
Direct Costs⁵
$47,984
¹ Tuition reflects the full-time (12–20 credits/year) base rate. Some majors — Engineering & Computer Science, Paul College, BS Nursing, and Music — add a per-semester tuition differential. See Tuition Differential below.
² Total Mandatory Fees reflects full-time (12–20 credits/year) enrollment and includes the technology fee. See full fee breakdown below.
³ Housing reflects [pending — confirm basis with Housing & Dining]
⁴ Food reflects the Wildcat Bites meal plan, UNH's standard on-campus meal plan for the 2026–2027 academic year. Other meal plan tiers are available at different costs — see Food & Housing Rates.
⁵ Direct Costs is tuition, fees, housing, and food combined. It does not include books, supplies, transportation, or personal expenses. See Cost of Attendance for the full estimate, including those indirect costs.
Additional costs to consider: Students may also incur expenses for books and supplies (approximately $1,000), transportation (approximately $300-$550), personal expenses (approximately $3,796), and loan fees (approximately $68, if applicable).
Tuition
Tuition is charged based on residency status and enrollment. Full-time undergraduate tuition covers 12-20 credits per semester. Additional tuition differentials apply to select programs, including Engineering & Computer Science, Paul College, and Nursing. Music majors are charged an applied music fee.
2026/2027 Tuition
2026/2027 tuition
| Student Status | Per Semester | Per Year | Per Credit Hour | Continuing Ed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $8,152.00 | $16,304.00 | $680.00 | $495.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $18,998.00 | $37,996.00 | $1,585.00 | $597.00 |
| New England Regional Student Program1 | $14,266.00 | $28,532.00 | $1,190.00 | — |
1NERSP information and list of eligible majors can be viewed on the NERSP website.
Some colleges and programs charge an additional per-credit-hour or per-semester fee on top of base tuition. These differentials apply only to students enrolled in the programs listed below.
| Colleges & Programs | Per Semester | Per Year | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEPS Engineering & Computer Science2 | $752.00 | $1,504.00 | $63.00 |
| Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics2 | $726.00 | $1,452.00 | $61.00 |
| Bachelor of Science (BS) pre-licensure Nursing program (CHHS)2 | $900.00 | $1,800.00 | $75.00 |
| Music Majors2 | $450.00 | $900.00 |
Mandatory fees
Mandatory fees are charged to all UNH students who are enrolled in 5 or more credit hours. The technology fee is listed separately on student bills and is charged to all UNH students, including those registered for fewer than 5 credits.
The services and facilities supported by mandatory fees are available to all students. They are not charged based on the extent of students' usage of the facilities or services supported by the fees. For a listing of current academic fee rates please select your student type from the menu.
Students who withdraw or drop to part-time after classes begin may be eligible for a full or partial refund of fees based on the date of withdrawal or drop to part-time (see Withdrawal from the University or Change to Part-Time Status for more information).
2026/2027 Mandatory Fees (12-20 Credits)
2026/2027 Mandatory Fees
| Fee Description | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Student Activity | $84.00 | $168.00 |
| Psychological & Counseling Services (PACS) | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| Career & Professional Success | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| The SHARPP Center | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Registration | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Security | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Total Mandatory Fees (Technology Fee is charged separately, see below.) | $274.00 | $548.00 |
| Technology Fee (12 credits or more) | $121.00 | $242.00 |
| Technology Fee (5-11 credits) | $60.50 | $121.00 |
| Technology Fee (0-4 credits) | $30.25 | $60.50 |
2026/2027 Mandatory Fees (5-11 credits)
2026/2027 Mandatory Fees (5-11 credits)
A registration fee of $50.00 will be charged in addition to the below for part-time students.
| Fee Description | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Student Activity | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Health & Wellness | $116.25 | $232.50 |
| Psychological & Counseling Services (PACS) | $57.75 | $115.50 |
| The SHARPP Center | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Memorial Union | $119.75 | $239.50 |
| Student Recreation | $196.00 | $392.00 |
| Whittemore Center | $37.25 | $74.50 |
| Student Athletics | $268.75 | $537.50 |
| Career & Professional Success | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| Transportation | $42.75 | $85.50 |
| Total Mandatory Fees for 5-11 Credits | $906.50 | $1,813.00 |
| Technology (Charged Separately) | $60.50 | $121.00 |
| Total Mandatory Fees plus Technology Fee for 5-11 Credits | $967.00 | $1,934.00 |
- Mandatory fees are not charged for students registered for 4 credits or fewer. However, those students will be charged a technology fee of $30.25 per term.
- A registration fee of $50.00 is charged to part-time students.
Information on Fees
Student Activity Fee
Overseen and collected by the Student Senate through the Student Activity Fee Committee (SAFC), provides support for the following organizations and services:
- The New Hampshire (student newspaper)
- WUNH (student radio station)
- Other student organizations
- Movies at reduced rates
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness provides comprehensive, student-focused, primary medical care, laboratory testing, radiology, and pharmacy services. During the regular academic year, the clinical staff consist of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical assistants who have experience working with adolescents and young adults and are committed to prevention and holistic care. The Office of Living Well Services presents educational workshops, offers support groups, and facilitates ongoing educational groups on a variety of physical and emotional health issues. Visit Health & Wellness for more information.
The SHARPP Center
The SHARPP Center's direct services include a 24-hour telephone helpline, online web chat and text services, crisis counseling, accompaniment to hospitals, information and advocacy related to the criminal justice and University judicial systems/Title IX, as well as academic interventions. In addition, SHARPP's prevention programs and trainings provide education for students, faculty, and staff on topics related to consent, healthy relationships, rape culture, bystander intervention, IPV, and more. Prevention programs are facilitated by trained violence prevention educators and student community educators. Trainings are delivered to students in a wide variety of settings (residential halls, academic classrooms, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Athletics, Student Organizations, etc.). Additionally, The SHARPP Center hosts a myriad of events, awareness campaigns, and rallies throughout the academic year. Visit https://www.unh.edu/sharpp/
Psychology and Counseling Services
Psychology and Counseling Services is a campus resource whose services are designed to enhance students' ability to fully benefit from the University environment and academic experience. Services include counseling and therapy for students who may be experiencing situational or ongoing psychological difficulties, providing programming to meet the developmental needs of the student population, and encouraging a University atmosphere conducive to personal and intellectual growth and psychological well-being. Psychology and Counseling Services provides individual counseling, emergency assistance, consultation, group counseling, and learning disabilities screening. Visit Psychology and Counseling Services for more information.
The Memorial Union Building
The Memorial Union Building (MUB) provides opportunities for student involvement and offers space for programs, meetings, and study, as well as for major public events, movies, and other entertainment. A complete listing of programs, services, and events can be found on the MUB website.
Student Recreation
Campus Recreation provides programs and facilities to support an active lifestyle. Programs include Group Exercise, Intramural Sports, Aquatics, Outdoor Adventures, Instructional Programs and Sports Clubs. Facilities include Hamel Recreation Center (HRC), Swasey Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Courts and other outdoor fields. Check out campusrec.unh.edu for more information.
Whittemore Center
The Whittemore Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the UNH Durham campus. The arena is home to the UNH Wildcats Hockey and is used for programming such as open ice times as well. The University dedicated the arena to Frederick B. Whittemore and his family on May 5, 1996, in recognition of their long history of service to the state of New Hampshire and the University. Whittemore's father, Laurence Whittemore, served as a trustee of the University System of New Hampshire from 1944 to 1960, and president of the board from 1954 to 1960. A visionary and philanthropist, Frederick Whittemore is a founding director of the UNH Foundation. The Whittemore Family Foundation's generous contribution to this facility exemplifies the family's ongoing commitment to education through support for academic programs and student life.
Student Athletics
- Admittance to all home games of organized sports at UNH
- Financial support for athletes and athletic teams
For more information visit UNH Athletics
Career and Professional Success
UNH is investing in Career and Professional Success to prepare students for successful lives after graduation. Services include internships, career advising and resources, assessments, employer relations, interview preparation, and mentoring. This initiative is being funded through a modest reallocation of existing mandatory fees. Visit the UNH Career and Professional Success site for further information.
Transportation Fee
- Campus connector
- Wildcat Transit
- Safe Rides
- Amtrak Quik-Trak ticketing
- Non-emergency rides
For more information visit UNH Transportation Services
Technology Fee
- Student Computing Clusters
- Walk-in Help Desk services
- Technology-enhanced classroom infrastructure
- Academic technology liaisons
- Technology-enhanced learning
For more information, visit UNH Information Technology
Cat's Cache
Cat's Cache is an optional declining balance account used for meals, vending machines, laundry, bookstore, MUB, and many downtown Durham businesses. The account carries forward from semester to semester.
New Admit Fee
New students pay a one time fee of $400 that supports first-year experience, transfer programming and other initiatives that help new students transition to the University.
Food & housing rates
Housing and dining rates vary based on residence hall assignment, apartment selection, and meal plan choice. The rates below reflect current room and board charges for Durham campus students and can be used to better understand the housing and dining components included in the estimated direct costs above. Learn more by visiting Housing & Residential Life and Dining for more details.
Housing
2026/2027 Residence Hall Rates
2026/2027 Residence Hall Rates
| Room Type | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Room | $5,275.00 | $5,275.00 | $10,550.00 |
| Single Room with Break Housing | $5,327.00 | $5,327.00 | $10,654.00 |
| Single Room - Babcock Hall (Graduate Students) | $4,813.00 | $4,813.00 | $9,626.00 |
| Super Single | $5,645.00 | $5,645.00 | $11,290.00 |
| Super Single with Break Housing | $5,695.00 | $5,695.00 | $11,390.00 |
| Double Room | $4,705.00 | $4,705.00 | $9,410.00 |
| Double Room with Break Housing | $4,757.00 | $4,757.00 | $9,514.00 |
| Triple Room | $4,082.00 | $4,082.00 | $8,164.00 |
| Triple Room with Break Housing | $4,134.00 | $4,134.00 | $8,268.00 |
| Built-up Triple Room | $3,763.00 | $3,763.00 | $7,526.00 |
| Built-up Triple Room with Break Housing | $3,815.00 | $3,815.00 | $7,630.00 |
| Quad Room | $4,705.00 | $4,705.00 | $9,410.00 |
| Quad Room with Break Housing | $4,757.00 | $4,757.00 | $9,514.00 |
| Suite Single with Break Housing | $5,734.00 | $5,734.00 | $11,468.00 |
| Suite Double with Break Housing | $5,162.00 | $5,162.00 | $10,324.00 |
| Suite Triple with Break Housing, Adams Tower West | $5,009.00 | $5,009.00 | $10,018.00 |
| Suite Built-up Triple with Break Housing | $4,091.00 | $4,091.00 | $8,182.00 |
Visit UNH Housing & Residential Life for more information.
2026/2027 Apartment Rates
2026/2027 Apartment Rates
| Apartment Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3-, 4-, 5-Person Apartment (single) | $5,749.00 | $11,498.00 |
| 3-, 4-, 5-Person Apartment (double) | $5,515.00 | $11,030.00 |
| 6-Person Apartment (double) | $5,255.00 | $10,510.00 |
Visit UNH Housing & Residential Life for more information.
Food
2026/2027 Dining & Meal Plans
2026/2027 Dining & Meal Plans
Residential Plans
- All residential plans include 1 daily meal to go
| On-Campus Students - Valid for a Semester Only | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Bites | $2,812.00 | $5,624.00 |
| Wildcat Feast + $200 in Dining Dollars and 10 guest passes | $3,012.00 | $6,024.00 |
| Live Free or Dine + $400 in Dining Dollars and 20 guest passes | $3,212.00 | $6,424.00 |
Campus Connector Plans
| Off-Campus Students only - Valid for Academic Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 50 Meals Plan | $604.00 |
| 100 Meals Plan + $100 in Dining Dollars | $1,196.00 |
| 200 Meals Plan + $200 in Dining Dollars | $2,222.00 |
Dining Dollars Plan
| Off-Campus Students only - Valid for Academic Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| $800 Dining Dollars + 8 Meal Swipes | $800.00 |
Tuition & fees by campus and degree level
Previous year rates
Looking for previous academic year rates? Expand the sections below to view archived tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and dining rates.
2025/2026 Tuition
2025/2026 Tuition
| Student Status | Per Semester | Per Year | Per Credit Hour | Continuing Ed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $7,954.00 | $15,908.00 | $665.00 | $483.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $18,535.00 | $37,070.00 | $1,545.00 | $583.00 |
| New England Regional Student Program1 | $13,919.50 | $27,839.00 | $1,160.00 | — |
| CEPS Engineering & Computer Science 2 | $734.50 | $1,469.00 | $62.00 | — |
| Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics2 | $709.00 | $1,418.00 | $60.00 | — |
| Music Majors2 | $450.00 | $900.00 | — |
1NERSP information and list of eligible majors can be viewed on the NERSP website.
2Charged in addition to tuition rates for CEPS, PAUL, and Music majors.
2025/2026 Mandatory Fees
2025/2026 Mandatory Fees (12-20 Credits)
| Fee Description | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Student Activity | $51.00 | $102.00 |
| Health & Wellness | $224.50 | $449.00 |
| Psychological & Counseling Services (PACS) | $111.50 | $223.00 |
| The SHARPP Center | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| Memorial Union | $231.00 | $462.00 |
| Student Recreation | $379.00 | $758.00 |
| Whittemore Center | $72.50 | $145.00 |
| Student Athletics | $537.50 | $1,075.00 |
| Career & Professional Success | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Transportation | $82.50 | $165.00 |
| Total Mandatory Fees for 12-20 Credits | $1,770.00 | $3,540.00 |
| Technology (Charged Separately) | $117.00 | $234.00 |
| Total Mandatory Fees plus Technology Fee for 12-20 Credits | $1,887.00 | $3,774.00 |
2025/2026 Mandatory Fees (5-11 credits)
- A registration fee of $20.00 will be charged in addition to the below for part-time students.
| Fee Description | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Student Activity | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| Health & Wellness | $112.25 | $224.50 |
| Psychological & Counseling Services (PACS) | $55.75 | $111.50 |
| The SHARPP Center | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Memorial Union | $115.50 | $231.00 |
| Student Recreation | $189.50 | $379.00 |
| Whittemore Center | $36.25 | $72.50 |
| Student Athletics | $268.75 | $537.50 |
| Career & Professional Success | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Transportation | $41.25 | $82.50 |
| Total Mandatory Fees for 5-11 credits | $885.00 | $1,770.00 |
| Technology (Charged Separately) | $58.50 | $117.00 |
| Total Mandatory Fees plus Technology Fee for 5-11 credits | $943.50 | $1,887.00 |
- Mandatory fees are not charged for students registered for 4 credits or fewer. However, those students will be charged a technology fee of $29.25 per term.
- A registration fee of $20.00 is charged to part-time students.
2025/2026 Residence Hall Rates
2025/2026 Residence Hall Rates
| Room Type | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Room | $5,024.00 | $5,024.00 | $10,048.00 |
| Single Room with Break Housing | $5,074.00 | $5,074.00 | $10,148.00 |
| Single Room - Babcock Hall (Graduate Students) | $4,584.00 | $4,584.00 | $9,168.00 |
| Super Single | $5,377.00 | $5,377.00 | $10,754.00 |
| Super Single with Break Housing | $5,427.00 | $5,427.00 | $10,854.00 |
| Double Room | $4,481.00 | $4,481.00 | $8,962.00 |
| Double Room with Break Housing | $4,531.00 | $4,531.00 | $9,062.00 |
| Triple Room | $3,888.00 | $3,888.00 | $7,776.00 |
| Triple Room with Break Housing | $3,938.00 | $3,938.00 | $7,876.00 |
| Built-up Triple Room | $3,584.00 | $3,584.00 | $7,168.00 |
| Built-up Triple Room with Break Housing | $3,634.00 | $3,634.00 | $7,268.00 |
| Quad Room | $4,481.00 | $4,481.00 | $8,962.00 |
| Quad Room with Break Housing | $4,531.00 | $4,531.00 | $9,062.00 |
| Suite Single with Break Housing | $5,464.00 | $5,464.00 | $10,928.00 |
| Suite Double with Break Housing | $4,919.00 | $4,919.00 | $9,838.00 |
| Suite Triple with Break Housing, Adams Tower West | $4,771.00 | $4,771.00 | $9,542.00 |
| Suite Built-up Triple with Break Housing | $3,947.00 | $3,947.00 | $7,894.00 |
2025/2026 Apartment Rates
2025/2026 Apartment Rates
| Apartment Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3-, 4-, 5-Person Apartment (single) | $5,476.00 | $10,952.00 |
| 3-, 4-, 5-Person Apartment (double) | $5,253.00 | $10,506.00 |
| 6-Person Apartment (double) | $5,005.00 | $10,010.00 |
Visit UNH Housing & Residential Life for more information.
2025/2026 Dining & Meal Plans
2025/2026 Dining & Meal Plans
| On-Campus Students - Valid for a Semester Only | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Core Meal Plan (with 2 guest passes) | $2,679.00 | $5,358.00 |
| Campus Meal Plan (with 200 Dining Dollars and 6 guest passes) | $2,879.00 | $5,758.00 |
| Campus Premier Meal Plan (with 300 Dining Dollars & 10 guest passes) | $2,979.00 | $5,958.00 |
| Off-Campus Students only - Valid for Academic Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 50 Meals Plan | $576.00 |
| 75 Meals Plan | $824.00 |
| 100 Meals Plan | $1,044.00 |
| 150 Meals Plan | $1,486.00 |
| 200 Meals Plan | $1,926.00 |