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 159,653, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,450.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
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
185k
Students enrolled
97%
Online student enrollment
24:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
51%
Unknown
10%
Black
18%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
61% 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
101
Total Online Enrollment
178,750
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.97% online, 3% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
23% On-campus
77% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates92% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's64% online
Graduate Certificate93% online
Master's79% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Graduate | $19,467 | $19,467 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,800 |
| On-campus other expenses | $9,700 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,326 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $11,916 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $11,916 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $39,450 | $39,450 |
| Off-campus without family | $42,192 | $42,192 |
| Off-campus with family | $28,866 | $28,866 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
61%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
12%
Pell Grant
61%
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
| # | 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 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | History. | |||
| 11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 14 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Psychology. | |||
| 18 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 19 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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