Southern New Hampshire University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2401 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 675 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 616 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 3 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| # 1 of 3 | In Manchester, NH |
| # 997 of 979 | For Photography |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
100%
Enrollment
6,230
Average SAT
1,265
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$36,501 /y
Aid receiving
79%
Undergraduates
164,423
Graduates
25,108
Male:Female Ratio
36:64
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Southern New Hampshire University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult 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 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 44,306 | 16,793 | 25,594 |
| Admissions | 44,089 | 16,694 | 25,486 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,580 | 1,275 | 2,160 |
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 | 50% |
|---|---|
| ■ Asian | 3% |
| ■ Hispanic | 15% |
| ■ Black or African American | 20% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
| ■ Unknown | 8% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Southern New Hampshire University majors
Southern New Hampshire University has granted 4,510 associate degrees across 13 programs, 23,952 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 9,708 master's across 31 programs, and 12 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 | 1,095 | 5,824 | 3,402 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 3,538 | 956 | - |
| General Studies | 496 | 1,524 | - | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 537 | 1,059 | 253 | - |
| Accounting | 417 | 728 | 323 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 427 | 597 | 379 | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | - | 847 | 345 | - |
| Computer Science | 212 | 887 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 195 | 538 | 236 | - |
| Organizational Communication, General | - | 650 | 182 | - |
| Graphic Design | - | 794 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | - | 607 | 178 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 569 | 190 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 715 | - | - | - |
| Human Services, General | - | 670 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 214 | 436 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 146 | 269 | 202 | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | - | 376 | 188 | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 554 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 353 | 189 | - |
| Business Statistics | 59 | 197 | 214 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | 72 | 372 | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 185 | 213 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 69 | 288 | 24 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | - | 373 | - | - |
| Computer Graphics | - | 368 | - | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | - | 358 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 233 | 91 | - |
| Education, General | - | 39 | 236 | - |
| Photography | 119 | 150 | - | - |
| Accounting and Finance | - | 198 | 60 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 249 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 119 | 93 | - |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 173 | - | - |
| Anthropology, General | - | 153 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | - | 153 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 134 | 9 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | - | 1 | 131 | - |
| Economics, General | - | 100 | 25 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 117 | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | - | 110 | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | - | 91 | - | - |
| Fashion Merchandising | 23 | 44 | - | - |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | - | 46 | - | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | - | 40 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 30 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 23 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 21 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | - | 18 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | - | 12 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | - | 9 | - | - |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 2 | 5 | - |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | - | 6 | - | - |
| Construction Engineering | - | 6 | - | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | - | 2 | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | - | 2 | - | - |
| Education Entrepreneurship | - | 1 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| Physics, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 4,510 | 23,952 | 9,708 | 12 |
Publications & Citations
Southern New Hampshire University has published 801 scientific papers with 13,849 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Business, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
23 Notable alumni
1. Stephen D. Lovejoy
politician
Stephen D. Lovejoy is an American politician from Maine. He is a former member of the Maine House of Representatives. He was a member of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee as well as the Government Oversight Committees.
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2. Jack Flanagan
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
Jack Flanagan is a politician in the United States, and was the majority leader in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
3. Chris Tsonis
1991-. (aged 35)
association football player
Chris Tsonis is an American professional soccer player.
4. Cathy Burnham Martin
1954-. (aged 72)
writer
beauty pageant contestant
Cathy Burnham Martin is an American author, voiceover artist, actress, and former television news anchor. She has authored more than twenty books, including the humorous human training manual “A Dangerous Book for Dogs” and “Of the Same Blood: Your Eurasian Heritage,” which reflects on her grandmother's life drama and her Armenian-European-American heritage. Martin produces and narrates audiobooks for both fiction...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SNHU
Founded
1932
Motto
Summa OptimaqueThe Greatest and the Best
Colors
blue, gold
Academic calendar
undergraduate, September - May; graduate, September-August
Total staff
8,227
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
2500 North River Road Manchester, New Hampshire, 03106-1045 United States
City Population
116,000
Phone
6036682211
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