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Southern New Hampshire University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
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Location: Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU

Manchester, New Hampshire 03106-1045

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Business-focusedLarge campusSuburban

Known for business — major research university

Southern New Hampshire University is a private institution in Manchester with particular strength in business and psychology.

A large campus of 156.8K undergraduates with a 24:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,318 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,742.

Established

1932

Motto

Summa optimaque

Mascot

Petey Penmen

Type

Private university

Conference

Eastern College Athletic Conference and the Northeast-10 Conference

Division

Division II

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96%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

156,755Students

24:1Student:Faculty

45%Grad Rate

$50,318Earnings 10yr

$33,742Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern New Hampshire University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.1%

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Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$16,450

Room & Board$12,800

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$37,524

Average Net Price$33,742

Median Debt at Graduation$21,082

Monthly Payment (10yr)$224

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$33,202

$30–48K$32,903

$48–75K$34,048

$75–110K$35,992

$110K+$36,682

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,742

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,169

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

1113

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

156,755

Gender Split

63% / 37%

Women / Men

First Generation

48%

Pell Grant Recipients

47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%

Black 18%

Hispanic 14%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.9%

Freshman Retention59.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,945

8 Years$43,845

10 Years$50,318

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$44,400

Men

$58,800

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Rankings

U.S. News

#131

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History & Fun Facts

•History 20th century The university was founded in 1932 by Harry A.
•Shapiro died in 1952; 25 students were enrolled at that time, and his widow ran the school until 1971, continuing as president emerita until 1986.
•In 1961, the school was incorporated and renamed the New Hampshire College of Accounting and Commerce.
•The state of New Hampshire granted the college its charter in 1963, which gave it degree-granting authority.
•The first associate degrees were awarded that year, and the first bachelor's degrees were conferred in 1966.

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