Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
4-year Private university
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Overview

Southern New Hampshire University is a private institution established in 1932 with suburban setting located at Manchester. It is ranked 151-167 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $16,450 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,601. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#151-167 in Regional Universitites North
Setting
Suburban
Location Manchester, New Hampshire
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1932
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
2,601 Undergraduates
Website https://www.snhu.edu/

Learning

15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Personal And Culinary Services
  • Physical Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program

Cost

$37,280
Cost of Attendance
$17,102
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $31,136
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,136
Room and Board Fees $12,800
$51,340 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

89% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.1 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

71 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, ELS, EF, ILSC, Michigan, ASC English, FLS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Jul
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jun
30
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$9,811 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$7,315 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $37,280
57% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application June 30
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available

Other Scholarships

Pell Grants
Total Worth $7,395 per year
Details Federal Pell Grants are awarded on a sliding scale up to $7,395 per year to students with exceptional financial need. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and have not already have obtained a bachelor’s degree. Student eligibility and grant amounts are determined by the US Department of Education but vary with enrollment status and program of study.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Total Worth $100 to $1,000 per year
Details depending on demonstrated need and availability of funds. Grants are awarded to students with exceptional financial need, and typically to students receiving Federal Pell Grants.
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Students

2,601 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
68% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
31% Students graduate within 6 years