Southern New Hampshire University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a major research university experience. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 163,164 students.
About This School
Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire with approximately 163,164 undergraduate students enrolled. Southern New Hampshire University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $36,708 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $50,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private university in Manchester and Hooksett, New Hampshire, United States. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, along with national accreditation for some hospitality, health, education and business degrees. It is one of the fastest-growing universities nationwide with 170,000 online students and 3,000 on campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while median debt at graduation is impressively low at just $9,169 and the open-door 96% acceptance rate makes it genuinely accessible, only 45% of students actually finish — meaning there's a real risk of paying without earning the degree. This is worth considering if you're a motivated, self-directed learner drawn to online flexibility, but the 60% freshman retention rate suggests many students struggle to stay engaged, so be honest with yourself about whether you thrive without a traditional campus structure.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (163,164 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 North River Road
Manchester, NH 03106-1045
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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