Southern New Hampshire University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2512 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #724 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #664 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #1 of 3 | In Manchester |
| #2878 of 4,497 | For Finance |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 121,884
- Graduates
- 23,649
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.snhu.edu
Southern New Hampshire University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern New Hampshire University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 27,953 | 10,929 | 17,024 |
| Admissions | 25,736 | 9,951 | 15,785 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,306 | 911 | 1,395 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8,301 | 3,057 | 5,244 |
740 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
138,672 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 71426 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 31290 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 19496 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 15077 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 3503 (2%) |
| Asian | 2707 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 889 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 452 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 238 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern New Hampshire University is $21,502 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,903 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,376 |
| $48-75K | $23,190 |
| $75-110K | $23,596 |
| $110K+ | $22,741 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,000 | $18,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,000 | $18,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,000 | $18,900 |
| Fee in-district | $380 | $570 |
| Fee in-state | $380 | $570 |
| Fee out-of-state | $380 | $570 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,934 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,200 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,200 |
Southern New Hampshire University majors
Southern New Hampshire University has granted 15,591 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 7,381 master's across 32 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 772 | 3,684 | 2,096 | |
| Psychology, General | 1,646 | 704 | ||
| General Studies | 575 | 1,104 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 155 | 1,019 | 358 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 339 | 564 | 369 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 295 | 679 | 222 | |
| Accounting | 302 | 530 | 306 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 945 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 533 | 187 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 168 | 438 | ||
| Creative Writing | 489 | 101 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 576 | 1 | ||
| History, General | 275 | 218 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 107 | 210 | 170 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 284 | 175 | ||
| Human Services, General | 440 | |||
| Graphic Design | 388 | |||
| Public Health, General | 136 | 236 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 340 | |||
| Computer Science | 7 | 331 | ||
| Environmental Science | 303 | |||
| Business Statistics | 98 | 173 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 268 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 83 | 129 | ||
| Finance, General | 119 | 85 | ||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 201 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 192 | |||
| Photography | 79 | 113 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 156 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 155 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 155 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 112 | 42 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 146 | 3 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 137 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 129 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 64 | 40 | ||
| Economics, General | 61 | 22 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 79 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 75 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 20 | 52 | ||
| Education, General | 22 | 48 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | 19 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 46 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 41 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 40 | |||
| Public Administration | 35 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 31 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 18 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 3 | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 3 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Advertising | 1 | |||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 1 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3,227 | 15,591 | 7,381 | 5 |
Southern New Hampshire University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 35% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern New Hampshire University has published 535 scientific papers with 7,620 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 | 15 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 | 22 |
| 2007 | 12 | 41 |
| 2008 | 20 | 53 |
| 2009 | 26 | 69 |
| 2010 | 22 | 87 |
| 2011 | 24 | 112 |
| 2012 | 14 | 135 |
| 2013 | 15 | 145 |
| 2014 | 25 | 180 |
| 2015 | 34 | 219 |
| 2016 | 25 | 630 |
| 2017 | 40 | 796 |
| 2018 | 33 | 802 |
| 2019 | 32 | 930 |
| 2020 | 56 | 1047 |
| 2021 | 44 | 1085 |
| 2022 | 39 | 852 |
Southern New Hampshire University alumni
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Samia Suluhu Hassan
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician who has been serving since 19 March 2021 as the sixth and first female president of Tanzania. She is a member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party and the third female head of government of an East African Community (EAC) country. Upon the death in office of President John Magufuli, she was sworn in as president.
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Elaine Duke
- Occupations
- civil servantbusinessperson
- Biography
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Elaine Costanzo Duke is an American civil servant and former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, serving from April 10, 2017 until April 15, 2018. She became acting Secretary of Homeland Security on July 31, 2017, when John F. Kelly assumed the office of White House Chief of Staff. She left the acting position on December 6, 2017, upon the confirmation of Kirstjen Nielsen.
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Tyrone Mears
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Tyrone Robert Mears is an English former professional footballer who played as a right-back. His clubs include Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, West Ham United, Derby County, Olympique de Marseille, Burnley, Seattle Sounders FC, Atlanta United FC, Minnesota United FC, and West Bromwich Albion. From Stockport in the north west of England, Mears once played for the Jamaica national football team despite not being eligible to do so.
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Andrea Jenkins
- Occupations
- activistpoetcuratorperformance artistpolitician
- Biography
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Andrea Jenkins is an American politician, writer, performance artist, poet, and transgender activist. She is known for being the first Black openly transgender woman elected to public office in the United States, since January 2018 on the Minneapolis City Council and as the council's president, since January 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | SNHU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Motto | Summa Optimaque The Greatest and the Best |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | undergraduate, September - May; graduate, September-August |
| Total FTE staff | 6,641 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2500 North River Road Manchester, New Hampshire, 03106-1045 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 116,000 |
| Phone | 6036682211 |