Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,934
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, SNHU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that SNHU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SNHU is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Hampshire state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at SNHU is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Hampshire is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SNHU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,380

Cost of attendance at Southern New Hampshire University in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$14,334
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,380

Cost of attendance at Southern New Hampshire University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$25,926
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Southern New Hampshire University received on average $6,006 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,006

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,500	51%	$3,450	$5,174,853
Other Federal Grant	1,512	51%	$3,513	$5,311,178
State Grant/Scholarships	106	4%	$2,028	$214,968
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,144	39%	$7,403	$8,468,883
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,330	79%	$6,006	$13,995,029

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern New Hampshire University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern New Hampshire University students is 39.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.2%.

39.1%

asian 41.2% 14 students
African American 25.4% 126 students
white 45.5% 776 students
unknown 30.9% 47 students
hawaiian 25.0% 2 students
hispanic 28.2% 80 students
International Students 67.7% 21 students
Mixed Race 32.8% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern New Hampshire University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern New Hampshire University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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