A college education is one of the best investments you can make — and one of the biggest. UNH Manchester will help you maximize that investment.
Our grads earn an average salary that’s almost three times the annual cost of attendance, so you get world-class education at an out-of-this-world value. The following chart outlines the estimated cost to attend UNH Manchester, and the steps below will help you compare all of your financial aid packages.
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| NH Resident Living at home | NH Resident Living off campus | Out-of-State Resident | New England Regional Student | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,908 | $15,908 | $37,070 | $27,838 |
| Fees | $704 | $704 | $704 | $704 |
| Direct Costs | $16,612 | $16,612 | $37,774 | $28,542 |
| Food & Housing* | $6,150 | $14,700 | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $6,750 | 6,950 | $7,300 | $6,950 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,574 | $1,574 | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| Cost of Attendance | $32,086 | $40,836 | $62,348 | $52,766 |
The expected rates shown above could still be subject to change. Cost of Attendance includes an estimate of all *potential* costs that a student MAY incur when attending an institution. However, individuals should deduct their financial aid from their direct costs to determine what their bottom-line cost would be.
2025/2026 Tuition
1NERSP information and list of eligible majors can be viewed on the NERSP website.
2Charged in addition to tuition rates for Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
2025/2026 Fees
Fee Description | Per Semester | Per Year |
Student Activity | $81.00 | $162.00 |
Psychological & Counseling Services (PACS) | $53.00 | $106.00 |
Career & Professional Success | $28.00 | $56.00 |
The SHARPP Center | $5.00 | $10.00 |
Registration | $20.00 | $40.00 |
Security | $48.00 | $96.00 |
Total Mandatory Fees (Technology Fee is Charged Separately, see below.) | $235.00 | $470.00 |
Technology Fee (12 credits or more) | $117.00 | $234.00 |
Technology Fee (5-11 credits) | $58.50 | $117.00 |
Technology Fee (0-4 credits) | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| Degree Program | NH Resident (per credit hour) | Out-of-State Resident (per credit hour) |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. (IT) | $820.00 | $1,010.00 |
| MS Cybersecurity Engineering | $820.00 | $1,010.00 |
| MS Biotechnology: Industry and Biomedical Sciences | $820.00 | $1,010.00 |
| MS Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management (online) | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| MS National Security Intelligence Analysis (online) | $800.00 | $880.00 |
| Fee Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security | $47 |
| Psychological & Counseling Services (PACS) | $53 |
| Registration | $20 |
| Student Activity | $51 |
| Career & Professional Success | $26 |
| The SHARPP Center | $5 |
| Technology Fee (0-4 credits) | $29.25 |
| Technology Fee (5-8 credits) | $58.50 |
| Technology Fee (9-16 credits) | $117 |
*Actual tuition may vary based on a student’s program and the number of credits they register in during a particular semester. Visit the UNH Graduate School tuition page for more information.
- Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration fee will be assessed once each semester.
- Technology Fee: A technology fee will be assessed each semester.
- Manchester Security Fee: A mandatory security fee is assessed to all registered students at the UNH Graduate School Manchester Campus. This fee will be assessed once each semester and will entitle the student to a parking permit. UNH Manchester parking passes can be used in the “A” lot of the Durham Campus.
Continuous Enrollment Fee: $200
Unless a leave of absence is granted, graduate students are required to maintain continuous enrollment each semester of the academic year until their degree is formally awarded by registering for course credits, research, or continuing enrollment.
Health Insurance Fee:
UNH has a health insurance requirement as a condition of enrollment for all full-time (9 or more credits per traditional semester) graduate degree students. Students will have the option of waiving the requirement by presenting proof of adequate insurance through another plan. Students who want to waive out of the plan are required to complete the enrollment/waiver form and should do so before the start of classes. Full information including the enrollment/waiver form can be located at www.unh.edu/health-services/shbp/.
Course Fees:
Specific courses may have additional course fees. Visit the Manchester course schedule for more information.
Program Fees:
Specific graduate programs may charge additional fees. Contact your department for more information.
Resident and non-resident designations for tuition billing purposes at UNH Manchester are made at the time of admission. This decision is based upon your application and any other relevant information.
To claim New Hampshire residency, you must complete a residency statement attesting to the fact that you (or your parents, if applicable) have been a continuous legal resident in New Hampshire for a period of at least twelve months prior to registering for the term for which your in-state claim is made. If you are admitted from a state other than New Hampshire or from a foreign country, you are considered non-resident throughout your University attendance unless you have acquired bona fide residence in New Hampshire. The burden of proof in all cases is on the applicant. The University reserves the right to make the final decision concerning resident status for tuition purposes. A complete copy of rules governing tuition rates may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.
Comparing Costs
As you begin to receive financial aid packages from the colleges you’ve been accepted to, it’s important to carefully review your awards so you know you’re making the best decision both academically and financially.
One of the biggest mistakes students make when reviewing their award letters is assuming that the biggest aid package is the best. Financial aid eligibility varies from school to school, so it helps to compare your awards and costs by organizing the information into a worksheet. Here’s an example:
| Cost of Attendance | Grants/Scholarships | Net Price | Student Loan Eligibility | NET COST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College A | $40,000 | $10,000 | $30,000 | $7,500 | $22,500 |
| College B | $25,000 | $2,500 | $22,500 | $5,500 | $17,000 |
| College C | $12,000 | $0 | $12,000 | $5,500 | $6,500 |
Helpful Steps
1. Determine the cost of attendance
This includes tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation and miscellaneous expenses. If cost of attendance is not listed on your award letter or online, reach out to the college’s financial aid office to find out.
2. Deduct your grants/scholarships
Grants and scholarships do not have to be paid back, so subtract the amount of grants/scholarships a college offered you from the college’s cost of attendance. The remaining amount is your net price, or out-of-pocket expense. Work Study awards are generally not factored into this format, since students are paid hourly and often use that income for miscellaneous expenses.
3. Consider your student loans
If you plan to borrow student loans, subtract the student loans you’ve been offered in your aid package from the net price. That will give you your bottom line net cost.
4. Compare net costs
When choosing where to go to college, there’s more to consider than just cost — but knowing the affordability of each school can help you make an informed decision.
Please note: Some schools will add a PLUS/Parent Loan to your financial aid package: This is not awarded by the college — it is a credit-based loan that your parent will need to borrow in his/her name. Your parent may apply for the PLUS/Parent Loan to be used at most all schools.