Southern New Hampshire Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Southern New Hampshire University is a private research university in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling about 163,164 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 99.51% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,318 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $36,708 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 99.51% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 163,164 32.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.83%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 48.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 262,339
- Applicants (IPEDS): 45,127
- Room & Board: $12,800 annual estimate
Southern New Hampshire University: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern New Hampshire University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern New Hampshire University?
Southern New Hampshire University is located in Manchester, NH (ZIP 03106-1045).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Southern New Hampshire University public or private?
Southern New Hampshire University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southern New Hampshire University cost?
Published tuition: $17,200.
Average net price after aid: $36,708.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $36,441 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $36,536 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $36,641 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $37,704 |
| $110,001+ | $38,025 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $68,800.
How hard is it to get into Southern New Hampshire University?
Admission rate: 99.51%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southern New Hampshire University?
Total enrollment: 163,164 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 262,339 students.
Graduate enrollment: 25,108 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University?
150%-time completion rate: 42.83%.
First-year retention: 61.1%.
What do graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn?
Median earnings: $41,945 six years after entry; $50,318 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,082.
48.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern New Hampshire University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (10,462 completions)
- Psychology, General (4,494 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (2,029 completions)
- General Studies (2,020 completions)
- Accounting (1,642 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (1,403 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (1,225 completions)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other (1,192 completions)
- Computer Science (1,099 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (886 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern New Hampshire University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 99.51%; completion rate 42.83%; median earnings $50,318 at 10 years; net price $36,708. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern New Hampshire University was $17,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$36,708
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern New Hampshire University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,708.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$146,832 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$36,708 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$68,800 4-Year Tuition
$12,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,500 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern New Hampshire University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern New Hampshire University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern New Hampshire University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,884 | $28,884 | $28,889 |
| 2014 | $29,604 | $29,604 | $29,806 |
| 2015 | $30,386 | $30,386 | $35,118 |
| 2016 | $31,136 | $31,136 | $35,845 |
| 2017 | $31,136 | $31,136 | $40,617 |
| 2018 | $31,136 | $31,136 | $40,334 |
| 2019 | $31,136 | $31,136 | $41,095 |
| 2020 | $9,650 | $9,650 | $42,645 |
| 2021 | $15,380 | $15,380 | $22,873 |
| 2022 | $15,380 | $15,380 | $32,678 |
| 2023 | $16,450 | $16,450 | $33,742 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
99.51% Acceptance Rate
45,127 Total Applicants
43,377 Students Admitted
15,345 First-Time Students Enrolled
35.38% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern New Hampshire University reported total enrollment of about 163,164 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.8%), Black or African American (19.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). About 48.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University in 2024 is 163,164 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 262,339 students. Graduate enrollment is about 25,108 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.41% 100% Completion Time
42.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.41% of students graduating from Southern New Hampshire University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Psychology, General: 17% male / 83% female
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern New Hampshire University.
Return on Investment
$21,082 Median Student Debt
$50,318 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
242.69% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern New Hampshire University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 76 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 10,462 completions
2. Psychology, General: 4,494 completions
3. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 2,029 completions
4. General Studies: 2,020 completions
5. Accounting: 1,642 completions
6. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 1,403 completions
7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 1,225 completions
8. Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: 1,192 completions
9. Computer Science: 1,099 completions
Most popular programs at Southern New Hampshire University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern New Hampshire University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern New Hampshire University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,805
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,594
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern New Hampshire University is a private non-profit institution located in Manchester, NH, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. Enrollment is approximately 163,164 students. Student body composition includes White (49.8%), Black or African American (19.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). The admission rate is 99.51%. The 150%-time completion rate is 42.83%. Approximately 48.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Manchester, NH 03106-1045
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 76 distinct degree programs, Southern New Hampshire University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern New Hampshire University located?
Southern New Hampshire University is located in Manchester, NH.
What is Southern New Hampshire University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern New Hampshire University is 99.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 45,127 applicants and 43,377 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southern New Hampshire University cost?
Reported tuition is $17,200 and average net price is $36,708 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern New Hampshire University?
Southern New Hampshire University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 262,339 students, White (49.8%), Black or African American (19.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern New Hampshire University?
About 48.3% of students at Southern New Hampshire University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn?
Median earnings are $41,945 six years after entry and $50,318 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern New Hampshire University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,082.
Is Southern New Hampshire University public or private?
Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit institution located in Manchester, NH.
Is Southern New Hampshire University an HBCU?
No. Southern New Hampshire University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern New Hampshire University a tribal college?
No. Southern New Hampshire University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern New Hampshire University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern New Hampshire University does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.2%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Hampshire college costs
- New Hampshire colleges by ROI
- Manchester, New Hampshire city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Hampshire
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.