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Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University is a large, private institution located in Manchester, nh. Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University offers undergraduate degrees in 128 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 138,138 undergraduates
cost $15,380
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Admissions

Will I get into Southern New Hampshire University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 96.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.18
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern New Hampshire University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
22 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,800
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $8,900
Cost of attendance* $37,280
Financial aid package $11,235
Estimated cost $26,045 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,800
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $8,900
Cost of attendance* $37,280
Financial aid package $11,235
Estimated cost $26,045 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southern New Hampshire University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 138,138, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

141,127

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
16%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southern New Hampshire University, students love their Coordinators of Activities and Programming Events (CAPE). Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH 03106-1045
phone 603-668-2211
address www.snhu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Coordinators of activities and programming events (cape)

Psychology club

Economics/finance association

Gaming club

Outing club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southern New Hampshire University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southern New Hampshire University?

Southern New Hampshire University is located in Manchester, nh.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern New Hampshire University? 

The acceptance rate for Southern New Hampshire University is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for Southern New Hampshire University?

The average high school GPA for Southern New Hampshire University students was 3.18.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern New Hampshire University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern New Hampshire University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $149,120.

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