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Southern New Hampshire University Science & Tech Programs

Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Manchester, NH. A Suburban Area offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Southern New Hampshire University Rankings

SNHU is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#11 of 30	State — New Hampshire
Overall Quality	#99 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#1197 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Southern New Hampshire University?

Get in touch with SNHU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH 03106-1045
Phone:	6036682211
Website:	www.snhu.edu/
Admissions:	www.snhu.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www.snhu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into SNHU?

You can apply to SNHU online at: www.snhu.edu/admission/apply-now

SNHU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SNHU

Here’s what SNHU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SNHU?

SNHU maintains an acceptance rate of 100%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 38% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at SNHU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	16,793	16,694	99%
Women	25,594	25,486	100%

Can I Afford Southern New Hampshire University?

The average net price after aid at SNHU is $33,742. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$16,200
In-State Fees	$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,200
Out-of-State Fees	$1,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,200
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,200

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 2% of students at SNHU receive some form of financial aid (3,422 students).

Approximately 51% of students at SNHU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,691 per student.

49% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $3,488.

Student Loan Debt

58% of SNHU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,181 per year.

Southern New Hampshire University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 35,383 students enrolled at SNHU. SNHU is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 156,755 undergraduate students at SNHU, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern New Hampshire University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,605
Black or African American	31,037
Hispanic	23,670
White	78,063
American Indian/Alaska Native	940
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	627
Two or More Races	6,583
Non-Resident	783

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SNHU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	1,663
Georgia	983
Ohio	830
Florida	817
California	789

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southern New Hampshire University Graduate Student Diversity

24,446 of SNHU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SNHU, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern New Hampshire University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	880
Black or African American	4,546
Hispanic	2,909
White	12,149
American Indian/Alaska Native	97
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	73
Two or More Races	782
Non-Resident	293

Online Learning at Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

856 undergraduate students at SNHU took at least one online class — of those, 160,747 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 48 students took at least one online class and 23,145 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SNHU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.