School Information

51.9
Total Enrollment 7,119
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Southern New Hampshire University

http://www.snhu.edu
2500 N River Rd, Manchester, New Hampshire 03106
(603) 668-2211

Southern New Hampshire University trains intellectually and culturally enriched individuals to be successful in their careers and contribute to their communities. SNHU's educational philosophy challenges students' intellectual potential and prepares them for professional lives in an ever-changing and increasingly interconnected world. It provides a supportive and close-knit learning community, delivering engaging instruction in a flexible variety of formats. Students develop the knowledge to understand a complex world, the skills to act effectively within that world and the wisdom to make good choices. They do so within a community of teachers, staff and peers that is encouraged to ad

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Southern New Hampshire University, 84.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 50.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,094), and 58% receive loans ($8,424 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,176. Off campus it is around $9,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Southern New Hampshire University is $23,655 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,128 people applied to Southern New Hampshire University. Of the applicants, 90.0% were admitted (91.0% male & 90.0% female ) and 17.0% accepted (16.0% male and 18.0% female)

Of the 4,777 undergraduate students at Southern New Hampshire University, 33.0% are part-time. A majority (53.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 52.0% of the 2,342 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     41.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     40.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     42.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Please submit at the earliest date.
Admissions Office Phone (603) 645-9611
Admissions Office Email international@snhu.edu or enroll@snhu.edu
Admissions Office Address 2500 N River Rd, Manchester, New Hampshire 03106
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.snhu.edu/45.asp
Admissions Website http://www.snhu.edu/45.asp
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Southern New Hampshire University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Southern New Hampshire University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 520
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Southern New Hampshire University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 132 100 738 515
Accounting 30 29 72 46
Accounting and Finance 33
Business Administration and Management, General 1 52 452 364
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 20
Fashion Merchandising 15
Finance, General 13 39
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 93 4
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 68
International Business/Trade/Commerce 4 30 32
Logistics and Materials Management 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11 4 31 22
Operations Management and Supervision 4 8
Retailing and Retail Operations 7
Communication, journalism, and related programs 42
Advertising 18
Communication and Media Studies, Other 22
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 5 20 29
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5 20 29
Education 4 54 143
Business Teacher Education 4 10
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8
Curriculum and Instruction 9
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 9
Education, General 2 5 74
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 25 10
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
Secondary Education and Teaching 5
Social Studies Teacher Education 6
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 27
English language and literature/letters 27
Creative Writing 3
English Language and Literature, General 24
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 17 3
Child Development 17 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 47 62
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 62
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 47
History 9
History, General 9
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 24 7
General Studies 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 24 6
Natural resources and conservation 2
Environmental Studies 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 1 43 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1 43 8
Personal and culinary services 28
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 28
Psychology 72 5
Psychology, General 72
School Psychology 5
Public administration and social service professions 1
Public Administration 1
Security and protective services 1 1
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 1 1
Social sciences 39 39 2
Development Economics and International Development 39 2
Economics, General 16
Political Science and Government, General 5
Social Sciences, General 18
Visual and performing arts 18 8
Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
Graphic Design 18
 
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samantha bright on March 06, 2012 said:

i was woundering if you can send me more information please and thank you

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