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Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH · Suburb · 163,164 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is nationally renowned as a pioneer in accessible higher education, uniquely operating both a massive, career-focused online learning network and a traditional 300-acre residential campus in Manchester. SNHU’s strongest academic offerings span its School of Business and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics, with standout programs in business administration, game art and development, cybersecurity, and creative writing. The residential student experience offers a close-knit, supportive community with active NCAA Division II athletics, hands-on learning labs, and extensive internship connections throughout New England. SNHU distinctly sets itself apart through its institutional focus on affordability and workforce readiness, highlighted by a multi-year tuition freeze for both on-campus and online learners.


Wikipedia:Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private university in Manchester and Hooksett, New Hampshire, United States. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, along with national accreditation for some hospitality, health, education and business degrees. It is one of the fastest-growing universities nationwide with 170,000 online students and 3,000 on campus.

Location
Manchester, NH, 03106-1045 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MHT · Manchester NH
7 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$43,260
Avg net price
$36,708
Room & board
$12,800
Tuition
$17,200
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$36,441
$30–48k
$36,536
$48–75k
$36,641
$75–110k
$37,704
$110k+
$38,025
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Southern New Hampshire University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
4-yr on-time completion
34%
1st-yr retention
61%
Transfer-out rate
18%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
37%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,945
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,318
Median debt
$21,082
Monthly loan payment
$224
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,166$13,850
Debt (90th percentile)
$23,500
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
24
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$27,192
Independent students
85%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
31.0
Part-time students
67%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
15%
Black
20%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,945
10 years after entry
$50,318
Business Administration, Management and Operations5571
Psychology, General2993
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1312
Health and Medical Administrative Services1064
Criminal Justice and Corrections895
Accounting and Related Services797
Design and Applied Arts662
Computer Science631
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing623
Computer and Information Sciences, General620
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication608
Human Services, General602
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies580
Natural Resources Conservation and Research504
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management336
History315
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Institutional
Endowment
$65M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,805/mo
Instructional spend/student
$1,594
Federal loan rate
58%

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