University of New Hampshire-Manchester

What University of New Hampshire-Manchester does

University of New Hampshire-Manchester (UNH Manchester) is a public university campus operating as part of the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), located at 88 Commercial Street in downtown Manchester, NH. The institution enrolls over 700 students across 35+ degree programs spanning undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education, with concentrations in biotechnology, cybersecurity, engineering technology (including ABET-accredited Electrical and Mechanical programs), computing, business, life sciences, and security studies. Programs are delivered on-site in Manchester and via fully online graduate tracks. The institution's underlying technology footprint is modest and primarily instructional: a Biotechnology Innovation Center with cell and tissue culture, regenerative medicine, and microbiology labs; the Canvas/myCourses learning management system; WebCat for registration and academic records; Parchment for transcript ordering; Handshake for career services; and Knack for peer tutoring. There is no proprietary technology platform or AI-native product; the tech stack is a standard configuration of third-party SaaS integrated for academic operations.

The business model is a tuition-driven subscription model with tiered pricing by residency and program. For the 2025/2026 academic year, NH resident undergraduates pay $15,908 per year, New England Regional students pay $27,839, and out-of-state students pay $37,070; engineering technology programs carry an additional $1,469 per year surcharge. Mandatory fees add roughly $300-$400 per semester. Graduate programs charge per credit hour at $640-$1,010 depending on residency and modality, with fully online programs (Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management, National Security Intelligence Analysis) priced at a flat rate accessible globally. Continuing education is priced at $471-$532 per credit. Financial aid flows are material: 90% of students receive aid, including the Granite Guarantee covering full tuition for Pell-eligible NH residents, and the institution distributes over $1 million annually in scholarships with an average award of $12,400. As a state public university, the institution also receives state appropriations through the USNH budget rather than operating as a revenue-independent entity.

Name

University of New Hampshire-Manchester

Legal name

University of New Hampshire

Website

https://manchester.unh.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

University of New Hampshire-Manchester is a public university campus in Manchester, NH, offering 35+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs in biotechnology, cybersecurity, engineering technology, computing, and business to roughly 700 students.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate education programs
• Engineering technology degrees
• Biotechnology education
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Primary revenue from undergraduate tuition with tiered pricing based on residency status. NH residents pay $15,908/year ($665/credit), out-of-state students pay $37,070/year ($1,545/credit), and New England Regional Student Program students pay $27,839/year ($1,160/credit).
2. Graduate Tuition: Graduate programs charge per credit hour with varying rates by residency and program. M.S. in IT and Cybersecurity Engineering are $820 (NH) / $1,010 (out-of-state) per credit; online programs like Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management are $640 per credit for all students.
3. Continuing Education: Non-degree credit courses for professional development and career advancement. Undergraduate continuing education costs $471/credit (NH residents) or $532/credit (non-residents). Alumni receive 10% tuition waiver.
4. Transcript Fees: Revenue from official transcript ordering: $5 for electronic transcripts, $10 for hard copy transcripts, plus applicable sales tax and shipping charges.
5. Mandatory Fees: Various mandatory fees including student activity ($81/semester), psychological and counseling services ($53/semester), career services ($28/semester), security ($48/semester), technology fees ($117 for 12+ credits), and registration ($20/semester).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

University of New Hampshire-Manchester is a public university campus delivering higher education services through 35+ degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and certificate levels, plus continuing education. Instructional offerings focus on biotechnology, engineering technology, computing, cybersecurity, business, life sciences, and security studies, with specialized research in regenerative manufacturing through the ARMI partnership. The campus also operates STEM outreach programs for the broader community.

Product overview

University of New Hampshire-Manchester is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of 35+ degree programs across undergraduate and graduate levels, continuing education, and certificate programs. The institution provides a single, unified educational service with specialized programs in Applied Engineering & Sciences (analytics, computing, engineering technology), Business and Communication Arts, Life Sciences, and Security Studies. Notable programs include ABET-accredited engineering technology degrees, biotechnology with research tied to the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI), cybersecurity programs, and the Millyard Scholars Program. The institution also operates outreach programs including STEM Discovery Lab, Manchester CREATES, and STEM-MoBILE. Students access courses through the Canvas learning management system and register via WebCat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Millyard Scholars Program: Scholarship and research program for exceptional incoming students in biotechnology, engineering technology, biological sciences and computing programs, coupled with ARMI partnership.
• Biotechnology Innovation Center
• Manchester CREATES
• STEM Discovery Lab
• STEM-MoBILE

Products and services

• Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences (M.S.) A Master of Science program focused on biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and regenerative manufacturing sectors, providing laboratory practice, research opportunities, and industry experience, with connection to the ARMI partnership.
• Cybersecurity Engineering (M.S.) A Master of Science program preparing graduates to identify, analyze and respond to complex information security threats, developing core and advanced information security skills.
• Information Technology (M.S.) A Master of Science program preparing students for professional IT or computing-related careers, focusing on project-based education with cutting-edge tools and hands-on work.
• Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management (M.S.) A fully online Master of Science blending strategy and policy with preparedness, incident response, continuity and resilience in cybersecurity risk management.
• National Security Intelligence Analysis (M.S.) An online Master of Science preparing students for intelligence professional workforce roles with advanced understanding of threats and intelligence processes, with U.S. Air Force partnership for intelligence personnel.
• Data Science Graduate Certificate An online certificate program teaching programming, statistics and predictive modeling through cutting-edge algorithms, coding languages, statistical modeling techniques and visualization tools.
• Analytics and Data Science Major: Analytics Option (B.S.) A Bachelor of Science preparing students to apply data-driven methods across diverse fields for turning complex data into actionable insights.
• Biotechnology Major (B.S.) A Bachelor of Science exploring biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics to apply biological processes to technologies improving lives and the planet, supported by ARMI research opportunities.
• ASL/English Interpreting Major (B.S.) A Bachelor of Science that was the nation's first accredited interpreting program, preparing students to work with the Deaf community through ASL and English skills.
• Computer Engineering Technology Major (B.S.) A Bachelor of Science blending hardware and software expertise, preparing students to design, test and maintain cutting-edge computing systems.
• Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.) ABET-accredited program preparing students for electronic design and development careers with hands-on experience and industry expert faculty.
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.) ABET-accredited program preparing students for design, production and implementation of technical systems in manufacturing and business.
• Computer Information Systems Major (B.S.) Program developing technical skills through hands-on projects in programming, networking, database systems, software development, system administration and information security.
• Computer Science (B.A.) Program providing skills in theory, conceptual knowledge and competencies to develop cutting-edge computing systems, grounded in mathematics and computer engineering.
• Business Major (B.A.) Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts building skills for careers in accounting, economics, technology, human resources, management, and marketing.
• Communication Arts Major (B.A.) Program offering foundation in liberal arts and hands-on experience with real-world media tools and techniques, with options in advertising/PR, cinema/media arts, digital media, and human relations.
• Neuropsychology Major (B.S.) Fusion of psychology and biology examining the biological basis for human functioning, including healthy brain functioning and neurological conditions.
• Psychology Major (B.A.) Scientific study of behavior and mental processes developing skills in scientific oral and written communication, empirical thinking and data analysis.
• Homeland Security Major (B.S.) Program building analytical, decision making, technical and strategic skills for careers addressing political violence, terrorism, natural disasters, cybersecurity and national security.
• Biological Sciences Major (B.A.) Program exploring evolution, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, biodiversity and more, preparing students for healthcare, agriculture, education careers or graduate study.
• Millyard Scholars Program Scholarship and research program for exceptional incoming students in biotechnology, engineering technology, biological sciences and computing programs, coupled with the ARMI mission for regenerative manufacturing. Includes scholarships ranging from $8,000 to $20,000 and research projects in cell culture, regenerative medicine and microbiology labs.
• STEM Discovery Lab Outreach program providing STEM programs and resources for teachers and students in the community.
• Manchester CREATES Community outreach program including Manchester Tech Camp and Tech for Teachers Institute for STEM education.
• STEM-MoBILE Mobile STEM outreach program bringing programming to students with activity details and standards alignment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARMI is a federal manufacturing institute creating an industry to regenerate human tissue and organs for wounded soldiers and transplant patients. Located down the street from UNH Manchester campus, ARMI provides on-site internship and research opportunities for Millyard Scholars and biotechnology students, aligning with the program's mission to prepare students for careers in regenerative manufacturing.
• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNHU provides housing accommodations for UNH Manchester students at their newly renovated Hampton residence hall at 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH. Suite-style accommodations include singles, doubles, shared bathrooms, and common living areas with residence directors and assistants.
• U.S. Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand educational opportunities for intelligence officers worldwide. UNH's National Security Intelligence Analysis (NSIA) online master's program announces new partnership with the U.S. Air Force to provide graduate education for Air Force intelligence personnel.
• New Hampshire Community CollegescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNH Manchester has worked side-by-side with community colleges in New Hampshire to develop curriculum guides for seamless transfer to bachelor's degree programs. Students can transfer up to 72 credits from NH community colleges.
• Northern Essex Community College (NECC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMassachusetts community college with established transfer pathway to UNH Manchester. Curriculum alignment enables NECC graduates to seamlessly transition into bachelor's degree programs.
• New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent exchange program allowing UNH Manchester students to enroll in courses at member institutions including Colby-Sawyer College, Franklin Pierce University, Keene State College, Plymouth State University, Southern New Hampshire University, and others on a space-available basis.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): Much larger private nonprofit university headquartered in Manchester, NH. Comparable because it serves a similar New England working-adult and undergraduate population with online and on-campus offerings, directly competing for the same commuter/transfer student pool as UNH Manchester.
• UMass Lowell: Larger public research university in neighboring Lowell, MA with strong STEM, engineering, and computing programs. Comparable as a regional STEM competitor that draws from the same southern New Hampshire / northern Massachusetts student catchment as UNH Manchester.

Direct peers

• Rivier University: Private university in Nashua, NH offering undergraduate and graduate programs with strong professional and continuing-education focus. Comparable as a small, regionally-focused New Hampshire private institution targeting similar commuter and adult-learner populations.
• Great Bay Community College: New Hampshire community college located in the Seacoast region. Comparable as a feeder/transfer competitor for the same New Hampshire associate-degree-to-bachelor's student pool that UNH Manchester actively recruits.
• Northern Essex Community College: Massachusetts community college with an established transfer pathway partnership into UNH Manchester. Directly comparable as a feeder institution and competing for the same transfer-intending students in the greater Lawrence/Merrimack Valley region.
• Plymouth State University: USNH public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in New Hampshire. Directly comparable as a peer USNH campus competing for the same regional student market and operating under the same state appropriations framework.
• Keene State College: Public liberal-arts college within the same University System of New Hampshire (USNH). Highly comparable in size, mission, and public-university positioning, and competes with UNH Manchester for in-state tuition-sensitive New Hampshire students.
• Granite State College: Fourth USNH institution focused on adult learners, online, and workforce-aligned degrees. Comparable as a sibling institution competing for the same working-professional/transfer segments and state funding pool as UNH Manchester.
• Saint Anselm College: Private Catholic liberal-arts college located in Manchester, NH. Closely comparable geographically (same city) and competes for the same in-state, college-bound New Hampshire high school graduates considering a small-campus experience.
• Franklin Pierce University: Small private nonprofit university in Rindge, NH offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable in scale and mission, competing for the same regional New Hampshire college-going population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UNH-Financial-Aid-441354799277682
• Instagraminstagram.com/unhm_advising
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-new-hampshire-manchester

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