University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

About University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

The University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is a public institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The college specializes in online and distance education, serving working adults and non-traditional students through flexible program formats. It is part of the University of New Hampshire system and is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

Official website: cps.unh.edu

Acceptance

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Graduation

70%

Net Price

$10,864

Median Earnings (10yr)

$66,479

Enrollment

1,157

Student : Faculty

13:1

How It Measures Up

The college earned a Fair rating (65.85/100) on the University Collateral Designations (UCD) scoring system. Within the peer group of 4-year open enrollment and online programs, it scores particularly strong on value (84.51/100) but has lower marks on outcomes (25.83/100).

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Specific admission rate and test requirement data are not publicly available for this online program. The college uses a rolling admissions process designed to accommodate working adults.

Cost & Financial Aid

For the 2024-25 academic year, in-state tuition is $7,724 and out-of-state tuition is $9,284. Net price varies by income level: students from families earning $0-30k pay an average of $4,587; those earning $75-110k pay $15,451. The college notes that net price figures include estimated living expenses as part of the federal Cost of Attendance, not just tuition and fees.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$7,724

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$9,284

Room & Board (off-campus)

$7,648

Books & Supplies

$900

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$3,840

Total Cost of Attendance

$15,451

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $4,587
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $9,416
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $15,451

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

The college has a graduation rate of 29.55 percent and a retention rate of 46.87 percent. These lower completion rates are common among online and adult-serving institutions due to their populations of part-time and working students.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $53,671. Within ten years, median earnings reach $66,479. An estimated 86.02 percent of students earn more than the high school graduate threshold by the six-year mark.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

The student body is 81.16 percent white, 8.47 percent Hispanic, 3.8 percent Black, and 2.16 percent Asian. Approximately 17.45 percent of students are first-generation college students. About 31.82 percent of students receive Pell Grants.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online offers a varied set of programs: 36 distinct programs across 11 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

Only 26.67 percent of faculty members are full-time, which is typical for online and adult-serving institutions that rely heavily on part-time and adjunct instructors. The college spends approximately $5,086 per student on instruction.

Faculty by Rank

14 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

A key strength is the college's exceptional value proposition; students and families consistently save money compared to similar programs, with a value score of 84.51. The main concern is the relatively low graduation rate of 29.55 percent; however, this reflects the population served. Many online and adult-serving students balance school with work and life responsibilities, leading to longer completion timelines or part-time enrollment patterns.