Southern New Hampshire University

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University Overview

Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Manchester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New Hampshire. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 91 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SNHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym SNHU
Founded 1932
Motto Summa Optimaque
The Greatest and the Best
Colours Blue and gold

University Location

Address 2500 North River Road
Manchester
03106-1045 New Hampshire
United States
Tel +1 (800) 668 1249
Fax +1 (603) 645 9603

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)
17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)
17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
New Admission Requirements - Secondary school GPA is required
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school record is required
- Completion of college-preparatory program is required
- Recommendations are required
- Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
- Admission test scores are required
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate 70-80%
Admission Office 2500 N. River Road
Manchester 3106
(603) 645 9629
(603) 645 9629

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment over-45,000
Academic Staff 100-199
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification New

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
2000 Classification Schools of business and management
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Professions focus, no graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Southern New Hampshire University's Library
Southern New Hampshire University's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 92,960 physical volumes, 1,957 physical media, 138,350 digital/electronic medium and 296 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing Yes
Southern New Hampshire University provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,020 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education


Year of first Accreditation

1973


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • European Council for Business Education (ECBE)
  • American Culinary Federation
  • Accreditation Committee for Programs in Hospitality Administration
  • Sports Management Review Council


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

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