Southern New Hampshire University, NH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Main Campus
Southern New Hampshire University Rankings
Affordability10
Selectivity5
Retention21
Graduation3
Earnings47
Diversity60
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern New Hampshire University
61%
Bachelor’s
22%
Associate’s
17%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing33%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education1%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature4%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Southern New Hampshire University
73%
Admission Rate
490
Median SAT Math
475
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern New Hampshire University
$31K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$40K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $43K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $41K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $39K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern New Hampshire University
68%
Receive Federal Loans
$9K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$207
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 40% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 20% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $7K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $9K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $24K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $14K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 43% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern New Hampshire University
68%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 59% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 58% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 33% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 37% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 69% | 71% | 50% |
| Other race | 48% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern New Hampshire University
91%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $32K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern New Hampshire University
80,170
Undergraduates
14%
Full-time Undergrads
31
Avg Entry Age
21,375
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 71% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 6% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 79% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 27% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern New Hampshire University, NH
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett
1 miles, N
Manchester Community College
2 miles, SW
New Hampshire Institute of Art
3 miles, S