Southern New Hampshire University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Southern New Hampshire University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 164,095 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1932 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Academic Offerings

At Southern New Hampshire University you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Southern New Hampshire University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, General Studies, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Southern New Hampshire University student retention rate is relatively low at 62% (way below New Hampshire average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is low: 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at Southern New Hampshire University is reasonable, 22:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high, about $15,000 per year. The additional fees at Southern New Hampshire University (not included in tuition costs) are about $400, which totals $15,400 a year.

Read the details about Southern New Hampshire University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
According to recent data, 35,992 applications were submitted and 34,687 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at Southern New Hampshire University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Southern New Hampshire University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southern New Hampshire University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Southern New Hampshire University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - approximately $8,000 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Southern New Hampshire University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Southern New Hampshire University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southern New Hampshire University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 North River Road
Manchester, New Hampshire
03106-1045, USA
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