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University of New Hampshire

  • LocationDurham, NH
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 13,626 students
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University of New Hampshire is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic campus ministry for the University of New Hampshire is listed by the Diocese of Manchester and is provided through the Church of St. Thomas More in Durham. The parish lists weekday and weekend Masses, Saturday confession, and a Catholic Student Organization that serves a free student supper after Sunday Mass during the academic year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Saturday5:00 PMChurch of St. Thomas More, 6 Madbury Road
  • Sunday9:00 AMChurch of St. Thomas More, 6 Madbury Road
  • Sunday11:15 AMChurch of St. Thomas More, 6 Madbury Road
  • Sunday5:00 PMChurch of St. Thomas More, 6 Madbury Road · UNH Mass when the university is in session.
  • Monday–Wednesday12:10 PMChurch of St. Thomas More, 6 Madbury Road

Confession 1

  • Saturday4:00 PM–4:30 PMChurch of St. Thomas More, 6 Madbury Road · Weekly; private appointments also available.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
    The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
    “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
    The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
    “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
    The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
    “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
    The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
    “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
    The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
    “Confessions weekly Saturdays at 4-4:30pm Private appointments available”
    The parish lists weekly Saturday confession from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, with private appointments available.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of New Hampshire, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Thomas More Parish Church: 0.4 mi1Church of St. Thomas More (Campus Ministry): 0.4 miUniversity of New Hampshire (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas More Parish Church — 0.4 mi · 4 Madbury Road, Durham

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. College Campus Ministers | Diocese of Manchestercatholicnh.org/family2/youngadult/campus/college · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of New Hampshire Rev. Andrew W. Cryans Director of Campus Ministry - Catholic Chaplain (603) 868-2666, Ext. 112; (603) 868-1043 Derick Alexandre Campus Minister (603) 868-2666, Ext. 113”
      The Diocese of Manchester lists Rev. Andrew W. Cryans as Catholic chaplain and Derick Alexandre as campus minister for the University of New Hampshire.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Manchestercatholicnh.org/family2/youngadult/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Diocese of Manchester serves and supports campus ministry in the colleges and universities in New Hampshire.”
      The Diocese of Manchester supports campus ministry at New Hampshire colleges and universities, including UNH.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The diocese lists Rev. Andrew W. Cryans as Director of Campus Ministry - Catholic Chaplain. The parish page refers to 'Fr. Andrew' for private confession appointments. No page states full-time campus assignment; recorded as part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Campus Ministers | Diocese of Manchestercatholicnh.org/family2/youngadult/campus/college · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of New Hampshire Rev. Andrew W. Cryans Director of Campus Ministry - Catholic Chaplain (603) 868-2666, Ext. 112; (603) 868-1043 Derick Alexandre Campus Minister (603) 868-2666, Ext. 113”
      The Diocese of Manchester lists Rev. Andrew W. Cryans as Catholic chaplain and Derick Alexandre as campus minister for the University of New Hampshire.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Three weekdays (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM) at the church, which is the campus ministry's center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
      The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Weekend Masses at the church: Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM, plus a Sunday 5:00 PM Mass for UNH when the university is in session.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
      The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession every Saturday, 4:00 to 4:30 PM, plus private appointments.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions weekly Saturdays at 4-4:30pm Private appointments available”
      The parish lists weekly Saturday confession from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, with private appointments available.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (One Catholic student group listed: the Catholic Student Organization of St. Thomas More.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Organization | Church of St. Thomas Morestmdurham.org/campus-ministry/catholic-student-organization · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Organization is a great way to meet new people and join with other UNH students and discover friendships that will last a lifetime!”
      The Catholic Student Organization is a student group for UNH students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds: retreats and days of reflection, and service programs (food pantry, tutoring, and an Alternative Spring Break trip).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Organization | Church of St. Thomas Morestmdurham.org/campus-ministry/catholic-student-organization · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Led Mass Guided Retreats and days of reflection Learning about & praying with song, the rosary, and in meditation”
      The Catholic Student Organization lists a student-led Mass, guided retreats and days of reflection, and prayer activities.
      “Service for Social Justice Monthly dinner at Crossroads House, Portsmouth, NH (when allowed via COVID 19 guidelines) Tutoring and running with children at St. Charles School (when allowed via COVID 19 guidelines) Food Pantry every Thursday Alternative Spring Break to West Virginia and Honduras”
      The Catholic Student Organization lists social-justice service activities, including a food pantry on Thursdays and an Alternative Spring Break trip.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Several Masses are listed on weekends, including a 5:00 PM Mass for UNH during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
      The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
  • Confession is listed every Saturday afternoon.
    Sources (1)
    1. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions weekly Saturdays at 4-4:30pm Private appointments available”
      The parish lists weekly Saturday confession from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, with private appointments available.
  • The Catholic Student Organization lists a Sunday student supper and service activities such as a Thursday food pantry and an Alternative Spring Break trip.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Organization | Church of St. Thomas Morestmdurham.org/campus-ministry/catholic-student-organization · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Sunday during the academic year, the parish community of St. Thomas More prepares and serves the students a free meal following the 5:00pm Mass.”
      The parish serves a free student meal after the 5:00 PM Mass every Sunday during the academic year.
      “Service for Social Justice Monthly dinner at Crossroads House, Portsmouth, NH (when allowed via COVID 19 guidelines) Tutoring and running with children at St. Charles School (when allowed via COVID 19 guidelines) Food Pantry every Thursday Alternative Spring Break to West Virginia and Honduras”
      The Catholic Student Organization lists social-justice service activities, including a food pantry on Thursdays and an Alternative Spring Break trip.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is listed on three weekdays (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), not every weekday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
      The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.

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The Catholic center

Church of St. Thomas More (Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 6 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824
  • Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church

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Source: directory.catholicnh.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stmdurham.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 4

  • Monthly dinner at Crossroads HouseOff campus
    Monthly
    Monthly dinner at Crossroads House in Portsmouth, NH. The page notes these were listed 'when allowed via COVID 19 guidelines'.
    stmdurham.org
  • Alternative Spring BreakOff campus
    Spring break
    Alternative Spring Break service trip to West Virginia and Honduras.
    stmdurham.org
  • Food Pantry
    Thursdays
    Food pantry service on Thursdays, listed by the organization.
    stmdurham.org
  • Tutoring at St. Charles School
    Tutoring and running with children at St. Charles School. The page notes this was listed 'when allowed via COVID 19 guidelines'.
    stmdurham.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Student Organization
    Catholic student organization of St. Thomas More Parish for UNH students, with fellowship, faith and social activities.
    stmdurham.org, stmdurham.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Student-led Mass
    Mass led by students, listed among the organization's spiritual activities.
    stmdurham.org

Retreats 1

  • Guided retreats and days of reflection
    Guided retreats and days of reflection listed by the organization.
    stmdurham.org

Social life 1

  • Student Supper
    Sundays during the academic year, after the 5:00 PM Mass
    Free meal for students served by the parish community after the 5:00 PM Mass. Students attend even without Mass.
    stmdurham.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. College Campus Ministers | Diocese of Manchestercatholicnh.org/family2/youngadult/campus/college · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “University of New Hampshire Rev. Andrew W. Cryans Director of Campus Ministry - Catholic Chaplain (603) 868-2666, Ext. 112; (603) 868-1043 Derick Alexandre Campus Minister (603) 868-2666, Ext. 113”
    The Diocese of Manchester lists Rev. Andrew W. Cryans as Catholic chaplain and Derick Alexandre as campus minister for the University of New Hampshire.
  2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Manchestercatholicnh.org/family2/youngadult/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Diocese of Manchester serves and supports campus ministry in the colleges and universities in New Hampshire.”
    The Diocese of Manchester supports campus ministry at New Hampshire colleges and universities, including UNH.
  3. Church of St. Thomas More | Durham, NHstmdurham.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, 5pm; Sunday, 9am & 11:15am Sunday, 5pm UNH Mass When University is in Session Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays at 12:10pm Services held in the Church”
    The parish lists Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 11:15 AM, a Sunday 5 PM UNH Mass during the academic year, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
    “6 Madbury Road ~ PO Box 620 ~ Durham, NH 03824-0620”
    The parish's site gives its address as 6 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824.
  4. Directory | Diocese of Manchesterdirectory.catholicnh.org/churchsearch · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Thomas More Church 6 Madbury Road Durham, NH 03824-0620”
    The diocesan directory lists St. Thomas More Church at 6 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
78 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,218 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,735

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
11,376
Total students13,626
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$23,805
Cost of attendance (per year)$35,537
Median federal debt at graduation$26,814
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
76%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$66,479
Admission rate88%
Students receiving Pell grants18%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1218
SAT reading & writing550–670
SAT math540–660
ACT composite26–30
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 59 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Manchester

The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Joseph Cathedral

Source: catholicnh.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University of New Hampshire a Catholic college?
No. University of New Hampshire is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Church of St. Thomas More Campus Ministry.
What is University of New Hampshire’s Catholic Life Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of New Hampshire?
Mass is listed at Church of St. Thomas More and 6 Madbury Road. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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