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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
- Website: www.snhu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,439
- College Alias: SNHU
- College Mascot: Penmen
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SNHU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- 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 Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,432 | 1,612 | 3,044 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 912 (64%) | 1,101 (68%) | 2,013 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 226 (25%) | 246 (22%) | 472 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 459 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 12 | 3% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 385 | 558 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 577 |
| SAT ® Writing | 385 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 81% | 21% | 17% | 90% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,986 | $394 | $987 | $9,525 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 34 | 27 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,624 | 1,237 | 1,113 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,346 | $21,714 | $20,514 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,346 | $21,714 | $20,514 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $850 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,970 | $8,480 | $8,250 |
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,100 | $8,100 | $7,200 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $1,900 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $1,900 | $3,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $34,766 | $32,444 | $30,914 |
| Out of State | $34,766 | $32,444 | $30,914 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $34,446 | $32,564 | $30,314 |
| Out of State | $34,446 | $32,564 | $30,314 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,846 | $25,964 | $24,614 |
| Out of State | $27,846 | $25,964 | $24,614 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,439 Undergraduate: 4,458 Graduate: 1,981
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,739 Female: 3,700
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,882 Female: 2,576
- Graduate Gender Male: 857 Female: 1,124
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,952 Part-Time: 2,487
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,064 Part-Time: 1,394
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 888 Part-Time: 1,093
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 428 | 7% |
| American Indian | 33 | 0.5% |
| Black | 60 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 0.9% |
| White | 2,289 | 36% |
| Unknown | 3,527 | 55% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 27 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,001 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 936 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 974 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,139 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 724 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 592 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 769 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 219 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 53 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 959 | 475 | 484 |
| Faculty Status | 124 | 124 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 17 | - | 17 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 393 | 124 | 269 |
| Primarily Instruction | 388 | 119 | 269 |
| Primarily Public Service | 5 | 5 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 55 | 54 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 176 | 154 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 335 | 143 | 192 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 143 | 89 | 54 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 161 | 46 | 115 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,040 (119) | $74,297 (73) | $63,285 (46) |
| Professor | $87,399 (44) | $87,802 (33) | $86,190 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $65,006 (42) | $68,257 (24) | $60,672 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,309 (28) | $57,546 (14) | $53,072 (14) |
| Lecturer | $42,065 (5) | $41,200 (2) | $42,642 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,040 (119) | $74,297 (73) | $63,285 (46) |
| Professor | $87,399 (44) | $87,802 (33) | $86,190 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $65,006 (42) | $68,257 (24) | $60,672 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,309 (28) | $57,546 (14) | $53,072 (14) |
| Lecturer | $42,065 (5) | $41,200 (2) | $42,642 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,978,815 | $862,135 | $1,116,680 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 278 | 167 | 111 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 272 | 166 | 106 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 35 | 35 | - |
| Lacrosse | 54 | 32 | 22 |
| Soccer | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $31,293 | $23,539 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,789 | $11,105 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 32% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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