Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Southern New Hampshire University reported a 96.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Manchester, NH. The historical average net price is $36,708 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

96.1%

45,127 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$36,708

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

43.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

61.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$50,318

Student Body

163,164

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Southern New Hampshire University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$36,441
$30,001 – $48,000$36,536
$48,001 – $75,000$36,641
$75,001 – $110,000$37,704
$110,000+$38,025

Top Majors at Southern New Hampshire University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing8,012
Psychology3,538
Computer & Information Sciences2,390
Health Professions2,308
Liberal Arts & General Studies1,524
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice1,059
Visual & Performing Arts953
English Language & Literature821
Public Administration & Social Services670
Communication & Journalism650

Financial Aid at Southern New Hampshire University

About Southern New Hampshire University

Official website: https://www.snhu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.snhu.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Southern New Hampshire University

What is the acceptance rate at Southern New Hampshire University?

Southern New Hampshire University reported a 96% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 45,127. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Southern New Hampshire University?

The historical 96% acceptance rate suggests Southern New Hampshire University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Southern New Hampshire University?

The stored historical average net price at Southern New Hampshire University is $36,708 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 81%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $4,557 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Southern New Hampshire University is 44%. its stored first-year retention rate is 61%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $50,318. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Southern New Hampshire University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Southern New Hampshire University?

Southern New Hampshire University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Southern New Hampshire University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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