SNHU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 99.51%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $17,200
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at SNHU:
- Total Enrollment: 189,531, including 183,892 online students
- 164,423 Undergraduate, 25,108 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.2% men, 63.8% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 43%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 61%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 133 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 68 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 33 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SNHU Overview
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Manchester, NH. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The SNHU's tuition & fees is $17,200 for the academic year 2024-2025. 51% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $3,691.
The school has a total enrollment of 189,531 and the students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 (4.17%).
SNHU's acceptance rate is 99.51% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.01%.
SNHU ranked 10th in New Hampshire Colleges rankings. Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southern New Hampshire University is $17,200. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,387.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $17,984 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,346.
| Undergraduate | $17,200 |
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| Graduate | $21,387 |
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| Undergraduate | $17,984 |
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| Graduate | $22,346 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southern New Hampshire University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SNHU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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