Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Manchester, New Hampshire with 163,164 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, costs an average of $36,764 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Southern New Hampshire University acceptance rate and admissions
Southern New Hampshire University admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Southern New Hampshire University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Southern New Hampshire University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Southern New Hampshire University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $18,410 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,200 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $41,229 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $36,764 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $36,764 a year after grants and scholarships, $4,465 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Southern New Hampshire University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Southern New Hampshire University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,870 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,999 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Southern New Hampshire University majors and what graduates earn
Southern New Hampshire University awarded bachelor's degrees in 52 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($115,259).
All 52 majors at Southern New Hampshire University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Southern New Hampshire University
29 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 29 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 3,590 | $84,945 | $28,700 |
| Psychology | Master's | 956 | $53,198 | $32,800 |
| English | Master's | 436 | $47,638 | $36,900 |
| Accounting | Master's | 383 | $74,589 | $41,000 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 379 | $85,280 | $36,900 |
| Human resources | Master's | 372 | $68,130 | $34,868 |
| Health administration | Master's | 369 | $69,941 | $36,860 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 358 | $52,350 | $51,583 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 345 | $83,585 | $28,724 |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 253 | $62,323 | $38,742 |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 236 | n/a | $32,800 |
| Education | Master's | 236 | $58,521 | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 220 | $57,390 | $32,800 |
| Public health | Master's | 213 | $60,617 | $32,810 |
| Marketing | Master's | 202 | $64,993 | $32,800 |
| Nursing | Master's | 190 | $114,968 | $36,900 |
| History | Master's | 189 | $47,878 | $36,900 |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 182 | $57,777 | $28,700 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 178 | $46,180 | $65,600 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 170 | $57,679 | $20,500 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 134 | $59,242 | $32,800 |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 110 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 93 | $56,703 | $31,992 |
| Finance | Master's | 91 | $82,116 | $32,800 |
| Economics | Master's | 25 | $71,914 | $34,360 |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 9 | n/a | $61,500 |
| International business | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 69 | $52,398 | $56,385 | $19,052 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 163,164 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 37% men
- 24 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize suburb
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern New Hampshire University?
Southern New Hampshire University admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Southern New Hampshire University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $18,410. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $36,764 a year in 2024-25.
Is Southern New Hampshire University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Southern New Hampshire University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Southern New Hampshire University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,870 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.