Manchester, NH
Southern New Hampshire University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 96% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25,019 | 22,058 | 10,485 | 88% |
| 2020 | 30,219 | 27,860 | 10,891 | 92% |
| 2021 | 27,953 | 25,736 | 10,607 | 92% |
| 2022 | 35,992 | 34,687 | 13,583 | 96% |
| 2023 | 45,127 | 43,377 | 15,345 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
26,568 of 27,374 women and 16,809 of 17,753 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern New Hampshire University has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 43,377 of 45,127 applicants.
Less Selective. Southern New Hampshire University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
45,127 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 15,345 enrolled.
No. Southern New Hampshire University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 96% — it has become less selective.