Southern New Hampshire University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Southern New Hampshire University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Southern New Hampshire University is a large private university located on a suburban campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 121,884, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 58 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,000.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
92% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required or recommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
146k
Students enrolled
96%
Online student enrollment
24:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Unknown
22%
Black
13%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
109
Total Online Enrollment
139,412
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.96% online, 4% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
13% On-campus
87% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates86% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's84% online
Graduate Certificate88% online
Master's91% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
4%
Institution Grant Aid
39%
Pell Grant
51%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debtafter graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- All Track Combined
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 12 | History | |||
| 13 | History. | |||
| 14 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 18 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 19 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 20 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 21 | Personal And Culinary Services. | |||
| 22 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Psychology. | |||
| 24 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 25 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 26 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 27 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 28 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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