Southern New Hampshire UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
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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 113,514, 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 $31,136.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
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Learn more about how we determine school awards$31,136
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Admissions Breakdown
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.
Acceptance Rate Insight
88% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
94%
Online Student Enrollment
22:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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.
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
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
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