About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Steven Soba
Director of Admission
Director of Admission
Address
2500 North River Road
Manchester, NH 03106
Manchester, NH 03106
Phone
(603)645-9611
Email
admission@snhu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Center for Financial Studies
Fitness Center / Athletic Complex
Robert Frost Hall (Academic Building)
McIninch Art Gallery
Last Chapter Pub
In addition to our five most popular places on campus, we also have a gourmet restaurant on campus run by our culinary and hospitality students, a bakery and coffee shop.
Fitness Center / Athletic Complex
Robert Frost Hall (Academic Building)
McIninch Art Gallery
Last Chapter Pub
In addition to our five most popular places on campus, we also have a gourmet restaurant on campus run by our culinary and hospitality students, a bakery and coffee shop.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Verizon Wireless Arena
Mall of New Hampshire
White Mountains and Ski Resorts
Hampton Beach and Lake Winnipesaukee
Tilton Shopping Outlets
Mall of New Hampshire
White Mountains and Ski Resorts
Hampton Beach and Lake Winnipesaukee
Tilton Shopping Outlets
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon-Fri
8am-5pm
(603)645-9611
8am-5pm
(603)645-9611
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Selected Days
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Manchester Transit Authority offers bus services available for pick-up/drop-off at the Student Center. Taxis are also available for travel to the Manchester/Boston Airport (just 15 minutes away) and the greater Manchester area.
Driving Instructions to Campus
FROM BOSTON:
Take Exit 9N from I-93 onto US 3/RT 28N. Take a left at first intersection, at Fleet Bank. Proceed on West Alice which becomes Donati Drive at the 90 degree turn. At the stop sign, take a right onto Bicentennial Drive. At the next stop sign, take a right onto North River Road. Southern New Hampshire University is a 1/4 mile on the left.
FROM EVERETT TURNPIKE/ROUTE 3:
Take US 3 to I-293N to Exit 6. Bear right at traffic circle and cross the Amoskeag Bridge, then turn left onto Elm St. Follow Elm for 1 mile, then turn left onto Bennington Rd. Go 1 block, then right onto North River Rd. The university is 1.5 miles on the left.
Local Accommodations
Center of New Hampshire - Radisson
603-625-1000
Four Points Hotel - Sheraton
603-668-6110
Highlander Inn at the Airport
603-625-6426
Courtyard by Marriott
603-641-4900
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Overview
Applicants: 3,124
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 2.96
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 520
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 540
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 24
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
423
with Terminal Degree
91
243
Men
180
Women
14
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Fashion Merchandising.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Retailing and Retail Operations.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Artificial Intelligence.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Business Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Accounting and Computer Science.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef.
Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Development Economics and International Development.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Graphic Design.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$11,497
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,954
Foreign Countries Represented
79
Demographics
52% female
48% male
55% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
78%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
85%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
58
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
1
6% join a fraternity
5% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Penmen)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Penmen)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire - Durham
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire - Durham
LGBT Support Groups: LGBTQ Pride is a recognized club on campus. SNHU also has a safe zones program.
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire - Durham
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire - Durham
Sustainability
84/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Bronze
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
PC Connection, DELL and Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
