PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Southern New Hampshire University

Also known as: SNHU

📍 Manchester, New Hampshire🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 163,164 Undergrads🔗 www.snhu.edu

Overview

Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private non-profit research university in Manchester, New Hampshire. It enrolls about 163,164 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 100%. Graduates earn a median of $50,318 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

100%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$36,708

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

43%

Retention

61%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$50,318

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

99.5%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Neither required nor recommended

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,200

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$17,200

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$40,918

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$36,708

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$36,441
$30,001 – $48,000	$36,536
$48,001 – $75,000	$36,641
$75,001 – $110,000	$37,704
$110,001 +	$38,025

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

58.2%

Academics & Programs

Southern New Hampshire University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

34.5%

Psychology

12.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

12.0%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

9.2%

Health Professions

8.0%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

6.0%

Visual & Performing Arts

3.6%

English Language & Literature

2.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

43%

On-Time (4yr)

34%

Retention (FT)

61%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$41,945

8 years

$43,845

10 years

$50,318

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

48.1%

White

45.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

49.8%

Black or African American

19.9%

Asian

2.3%

Hispanic / Latino

15.2%

Two or more races

4.2%

International

0.5%

Gender

Women

63.2%

Men

36.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern New Hampshire University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 100%.

How much does Southern New Hampshire University cost?

In-state tuition is $17,200, and out-of-state is $17,200. Average net price after financial aid is $36,708.

What is Southern New Hampshire University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology, Computer & Information Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 43%, and 61% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.