Southern New Hampshire University
2500 N River Rd, Manchester, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Southern New Hampshire University
About this school
Southern New Hampshire University, founded in 1932, is a private, liberal arts school. Its 280-acre campus is located in Manchester, 50 miles north of Boston.
- www.snhu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,072
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,020
- Men:1,422 Men (47.1%)
- Women:1,598 Women (52.9%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Southern New Hampshire University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for advising ACT: Used for advising |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2500 North River Road |
City, State, Zip | Manchester, NH 03106-1045 |
Phone | (603) 645-9611 |
Fax | (603) 645-9693 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 15 |
Early Action Notification | December 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 93% of 4,207 applicants were admitted |
Women | 94% of 2,303 applicants were admitted |
Men | 91% of 1,904 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 996 (25%) of 3,907 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 535 (25%) of 2,168 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 461 (27%) of 1,739 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.06 |
375 And Above | 9% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 17% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 33% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 12% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 19-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 35% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 53% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 10% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $31,136 (61.73%)
- Room & Board: - $12,278 (24.34%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (2.38%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $5,822 (11.54%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Southern New Hampshire University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 | Final deadline June 30 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002580 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 704 (91.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 622 (88.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 622 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 92 (14.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 62% |
Average Award | $22,182 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 373 (60.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,603 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 523 (84.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,009 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 618 (99.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 129 (16.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,128 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,322 (79.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,106 (90.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,106 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 325 (15.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 63% |
Average Award | $22,185 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,257 (59.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,130 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,797 (85.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,725 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,026 (96.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 588 (20.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,451 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 70% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $40,327 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Computer Science, Education, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Siblings of Current Students, Twins, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
133
Part-Time Faculty
312
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
20%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 22% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 42% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 32% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 4% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Southern New Hampshire University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
72.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
47.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
54.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
56.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (50)
- Accounting
- Accounting and Computer Science
- Accounting and Finance
- Advertising
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Child Development
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Computer Graphics
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Creative Writing
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Studies
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Informatics
- Music Teacher Education
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Physical Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Computer and information sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (44)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Child Development
- Community Health
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Ethics
- Finance and Banking
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial and Labor Relations
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- International Business
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Investment Management
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Management
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Quality Management
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainability Management
- Taxation
- Writing
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
110,378
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Campus Size
317 acres
Weather
Temperature | 7.4 average low in January, 77.3 average high in September |
Rain | 126 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Manchester |
Nearest Train Station | 40 mile(s) from campus in Boston |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
62% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
38%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Not offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Penmen |
School Colors | Blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Southern New Hampshire University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, coordinators of activities and programming events (cape), psychology club, economics/finance association, gaming club, outing club
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,935
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,020
Women
1,598
Men
1,422
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.0% Asian
- 3.3% Black/African-American
- 4.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 83.2% White
- 5.7% Unknown
International Students
7.1% from 35 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
1,072
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