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Southern New Hampshire University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Manchester, NHπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, this private university enrolls over 164,000 students and has a 99.5% acceptance rate. Business and marketing degrees represent 35% of degrees awarded, followed by psychology and computer science at 12% each. The 6-year graduation rate is 43%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,318, with average net price around $32,043 after aid.

Acceptance rate
99.5%
Enrollment
164,091
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
43%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$36,441
family income
$30–48k
$36,536
family income
$48–75k
$36,641
family income
$75–110k
$37,704
family income
$110k+
$38,025
family income
49% receive Pell grants
58% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Southern New Hampshire University graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
34.5%
Psychology
12.3%
Computer Science
12.0%
Humanities
9.2%
Health Professions
8.0%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$50,318
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,945
Completion
43%
Retention
61%
Median debt
$21,082

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern New Hampshire University?

Southern New Hampshire University has an acceptance rate of 99.5%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Southern New Hampshire University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $36,441 per year, rising to $38,025 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Southern New Hampshire University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.