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SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY (SNHU)

  • 2500 N River Rd
  • Manchester, NH 03106
  • OPEID College Code: 00258000
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  • General Phone: (603) 668-2211
  • President: Paul J. Leblanc
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 7,119
  • College Alias: SNHU
  • College Mascot: Penmen
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Southern New Hampshire University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,6201,5083,128
Number Granted Admission (%)1,469 (91%)1,355 (90%)2,824 (90%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)240 (16%)242 (18%)482 (17%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam41987%
ACT ® Exam5111%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430520
SAT ® Math440540
SAT ® Writing430520
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1624
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving72%20%28%80%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,163$3,837$1,782$10,915
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.7%3.1%2.0%
Number in Default414334
Number in Repayment1,5041,3471,624
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$26,442$24,954$23,346
In-State Tuition and Fees$26,442$24,954$23,346
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,442$24,954$23,346
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,176$9,600$8,970
Other Expenses$2,550$1,550$1,550
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,000$8,100$8,100
Other Expenses$3,100$2,100$2,100
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,600$2,100$3,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$40,168$37,104$34,766
In-State$40,168$37,104$34,766
Out of State$40,168$37,104$34,766
Off Campus
In-District$39,542$36,154$34,446
In-State$39,542$36,154$34,446
Out of State$39,542$36,154$34,446
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,042$29,554$27,846
In-State$32,042$29,554$27,846
Out of State$32,042$29,554$27,846
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting30297246-
Accounting and Finance--33--
Business Administration152452364-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other--20--
Fashion Merchandising-15---
Finance13--39-
Hospitality Administration and Management--934-
Human Resources68----
International Business4-3032-
Logistics and Materials Management1----
Marketing1143122-
Operations Management and Supervision4--8-
Retailing and Retail Operations--7--
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising--18--
Communication and Media Studies, Other--22--
Digital Communication and Media--2--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-52029-
 
Education
Business Teacher Education--410-
Counseling and Guidance Services---8-
Curriculum and Instruction---9-
Early Childhood Education--9--
Education2-574-
Educational Administration, Other2----
Elementary Education--2510-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--5--
Secondary Education---5-
Social Studies Teacher Education--6--
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor---27-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing--3--
English Language and Literature--24--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development--173-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Mental Health Counseling---62-
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling47----
 
History
History--9--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies--1--
Liberal Arts, Other-246--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--2--
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts-28---
 
Psychology
Psychology--72--
School Psychology---5-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--1--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management1-438-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections, Other--11-
 
Social Sciences
Development Economics and International Development---39-
Economics--16--
Political Science--5--
Social Sciences--18--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Studio Arts---8-
Graphic Design--18--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,119
    • Undergraduate: 4,777 Graduate: 2,342
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,084 Female: 4,035
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,036 Female: 2,741
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,048 Female: 1,294
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,316 Part-Time: 2,803
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,192 Part-Time: 1,585
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,124 Part-Time: 1,218
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4967%
American Indian320.4%
Black460.6%
Asian400.6%
Hispanic580.8%
White2,28732%
Unknown4,16058%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18270.4%
Ages 18-1992613%
Ages 20-211,02314%
Ages 22-2494213%
Ages 25-291,35819%
Ages 30-3489913%
Ages 35-396018%
Ages 40-4988312%
Ages 50-652684%
Age Over 6590.1%
Age Unknown1833%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees943515428
Faculty Status129129-
Graduate Assistants16-16
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service432129303
Primarily Instruction426123303
Primarily Public Service66-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5858-
Other Professionals19116823
Technical and/or Paraprofessional262160102
Clerical And Secretarial1249331
Skilled Crafts44-
Service and/or Maintenance745321
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,035 (123)$78,902 (75)$66,429 (48)
Professor$91,407 (52)$92,130 (39)$89,239 (13)
Associate Professor$67,580 (32)$74,396 (15)$61,565 (17)
Assistant Professor$58,455 (33)$59,780 (18)$56,865 (15)
Lecturer$43,592 (6)$44,208 (3)$42,975 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,035 (123)$78,902 (75)$66,429 (48)
Professor$91,407 (52)$92,130 (39)$89,239 (13)
Associate Professor$67,580 (32)$74,396 (15)$61,565 (17)
Assistant Professor$58,455 (33)$59,780 (18)$56,865 (15)
Lecturer$43,592 (6)$44,208 (3)$42,975 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,267,710$1,060,896$1,206,814
Ratio (%)100%47%53%
 
Participants
All Athletes285178107
Unduplicated Athletes280175105
Baseball4040-
Basketball291415
Golf88-
Ice Hockey3232-
Lacrosse553322
Soccer522923
Softball15-15
Tennis261511
Track and Field, X-Country1376
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$26,578$21,898
Assistant Coaches-$8,102$8,867
 
Coaches
All Coaches543123
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball1064
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches853
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Ice Hockey55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Lacrosse853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
Soccer844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Softball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students42%
 
By Gender
Male36%
Female46%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien28%
American Indian-
Black25%
Asian40%
Hispanic13%
White41%
Unknown79%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Liquor Related1315
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape23
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary-1
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape23
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary-1
Arson-1
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