Southern New Hampshire University

www.snhu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,600

68.8% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$41,217

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.71%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

93.5%

37,143 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

134,345

30.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

34.9%

524 Graduates

About

Southern New Hampshire University is a higher education institution located in Merrimack County, NH. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Southern New Hampshire University were General Business Administration & Management (2,551 degrees awarded), General Psychology (1,201 degrees), and Registered Nursing (977 degrees).

In 2020, 21,418 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern New Hampshire University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13,331 degrees), 4.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2893 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $9,600, which is $−12,930 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $9,600, which is $−12,930 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $41,217.

In 2020, 51% of undergraduate students attending Southern New Hampshire University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,600

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Southern New Hampshire University was $9,600. The cost of tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $−12,930 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern New Hampshire University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$41,217

2020 Value

3.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Southern New Hampshire University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,217. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Southern New Hampshire University grew by 3.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern New Hampshire University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,509

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern New Hampshire University was of $11,509 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.13% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern New Hampshire University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Southern New Hampshire University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.92% with respect to 2019, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern New Hampshire University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.71%

2018 Default Rate

3014

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Southern New Hampshire University was 8.71%, which represents 3014 out of the 34601 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern New Hampshire University received 37,143 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 48.5% annual growth. Out of those 37,143 applicants, 34,745 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.5% acceptance rate.

There were 134,345 students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern New Hampshire University has an overall enrollment yield of 45.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

34,745

Accepted Out of 37,143

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern New Hampshire University was 93.5% (34,745 admissions from 37,143 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 88.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 48.5%, while admissions grew by 57.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern New Hampshire University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern New Hampshire University has a total enrollment of 134,345 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University is 41,012 students and the part-time enrollment is 93,333. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern New Hampshire University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.2% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Female (8.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.9%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Black or African American Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 134,345 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University is 41,012 and the part-time enrollment is 93,333. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern New Hampshire University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern New Hampshire University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Southern New Hampshire University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern New Hampshire University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
71,494
Black or African American
19,752
Hispanic or Latino
14,150

The enrolled student population at Southern New Hampshire University is 53.2% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21,452 students (16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 6346 more women than men received degrees from Southern New Hampshire University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern New Hampshire University is white (13,331 degrees awarded). There were 4.61 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2893 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern New Hampshire University is General Business Administration & Management (2,551 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (1,201 degrees) and Registered Nursing (977 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern New Hampshire University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (1,108 degrees awarded), History (401 degrees), and Psychology (1,718 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University are Accountants & auditors (1,061,782 people), Other managers (766,471 people), Financial managers (475,141 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (436,465 people), and Chief executives & legislators (392,348 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University are English (1,108 degrees awarded), History (401 degrees), Psychology (1,718 degrees), Business (7,778 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (267 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University are Surgeons, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other, and Physicians

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,051,652 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (645,787 people), Computer Systems Design (519,940 people), Banking & related activities (516,349 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (499,293 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern New Hampshire University.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
2551 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
1201 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
977 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern New Hampshire University was General Business Administration & Management with 2551 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern New Hampshire University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,536

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

13,882

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 7,536 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University, which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (13,882).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern New Hampshire University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 2029 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.726 times less than the 2795 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 2795 degrees were awarded to women at Southern New Hampshire University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 2029 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 47% of students graduating from Southern New Hampshire University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (55.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is Male and Asian (55.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15.6% of graduates (82 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
13,331 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,893 degrees awarded
Unknown
2,047 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern New Hampshire University is white (13,331 degrees awarded). There were 4.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2893 degrees).

9.56% of degree recipients (2,047 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
8,593 degrees awarded
White Male
4,738 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,018 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern New Hampshire University is white female (8,593 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (4,738 degrees).

Operations

Southern New Hampshire University has an endowment valued at nearly $42.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $12.8M (30.2%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Southern New Hampshire University had a total salary expenditure of $791M. Southern New Hampshire University employs 48 Assistant professors, 44 Associate professors, and 36 Professors. Most academics at Southern New Hampshire University are Female Associate professors (27), Female Assistant professors(25), and Male Assistant professors (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 1768 employees, Management, with 792 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 463 employees.

Endowment

$42.2M

2020 Endowment

8.01%

growth from 2019

Southern New Hampshire University has an endowment valued at about $42.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern New Hampshire University grew 8.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.56M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern New Hampshire University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.48M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Southern New Hampshire University received $7.48M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$352M

2020 Salaries

14.7%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Southern New Hampshire University paid a median of $352M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($791M) and a 14.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.7% growth from 2018 and a 23.9% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.1M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2020, Southern New Hampshire University paid a total of $12.1M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.43% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1768 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University were Assistant professor with 48 employees; Associate professor with 44 employees; and Associate professor with 36 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University were Office and Administrative Support with 1,768 employees; Management with 792 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 463 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University was Female Associate professor with 27 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern New Hampshire University.