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Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NHPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 100% Acceptance
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100%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$36,708
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
163.2K
Students
Very Large campus body
$41,945
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Manchester, NH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 163.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 100%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
163.2K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
100% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
100%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing34% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,492
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,259
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,614
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,596
Earnings 5yr: $120,972
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,281
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,914
Earnings 5yr: $106,562
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,399
Earnings 5yr: $95,706
Debt: $15,697
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,032
Earnings 5yr: $95,420
Debt: $31,470
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,644
Earnings 5yr: $86,205
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,086
Earnings 5yr: $94,314
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,942
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,034
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,967
Earnings 5yr: $85,710
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,764
Earnings 5yr: $113,138
Debt: $19,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $84,256
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,533
Earnings 5yr: $78,230
Debt: $36,709
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,489
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,252
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,973
Earnings 5yr: $76,240
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,721
Earnings 5yr: $78,894
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,680
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,638
Earnings 5yr: $69,986
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,423
Earnings 5yr: $70,857
Debt: $32,001

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$36,708
In-State Tuition$17,200
Out-of-State Tuition$17,200
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

49%
Pell Grants
58%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,945
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,318

Completion Signals

43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
61%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,169
Est. Monthly Payment
$99/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
67%
Avg Family Income
$37,913
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