Southern New Hampshire University
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$30,756
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About Southern New Hampshire University
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 92,902, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 62 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,756.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
94%
Online student enrollment
22:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
White
58%
Black
16%
Unknown
11%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
84
Total Online Enrollment
106,762
Percent of Programs Online
37% On-campus
63% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 50% online
Associate 83% online
Bachelor's 56% online
Graduate Certificate 74% online
Master's 67% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $30,756 | $30,756 |
Graduate | $18,810 | $18,810 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $12,800 |
On-campus other expenses | $6,742 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,218 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $9,532 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $9,532 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $51,498 | $51,498 |
Off-campus without family | $51,706 | $51,706 |
Off-campus with family | $41,488 | $41,488 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
4%
Institution Grant Aid
33%
Pell Grant
48%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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