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Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University, also referred to as SNHU, is a coeducational, private university in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. It was founded in 1932 by Harry A.B. Shapiro and Gertrude Crockett Shapiro under the name New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science. In 1961, it was renamed to New Hampshire College of Accounting and Commerce. It was chartered in 1963 under the state of New Hampshire. In 1969, it was renamed again to New Hampshire College. On July 1, 2001, it was granted University status, and the name was changed to Southern New Hampshire University. The University now grants admission to more than 2,000 students every year.

The schools and colleges under SNHU include the following:

  • The School of Liberal Arts
  • The School of Business
  • The School of Education
  • The School of Community Economic Development
  • The School of Professional & Continuing Education

In 2007, the School of Community Economic Development under SNHU received the Robert J. McKenna award, a New England Higher Education Excellence Award. This award was named for the former Rhode Island state senator and NEBHE chair.

The University's sports teams are called the Penmen. The official mascot is the Penmen. Students participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, softball, and volleyball. The University also has a cheerleading squad.

Overview of Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University can be found in Manchester, NH (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Southern New Hampshire University.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in hospitality and business and management.

Southern New Hampshire University Selectivity

Southern New Hampshire University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 440 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.

Faculty

Instructors at Southern New Hampshire University are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 6,439 students were enrolled in the school. Southern New Hampshire University has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Southern New Hampshire University student athletes compete in Northeast 10 Conference competitions.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University
2500 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03106
General Phone: (603) 668-2211
http://www.snhu.edu

Southern New Hampshire University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management1,332business management, accounting, marketing, international business, human resources, finance, accounting and finance, business and related services, ...
Liberal Arts232international development, liberal arts and humanities, English, social services, history, economics, political science, creative writing
Therapy and Counseling152psychology, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling
Education and Teaching146education, elementary school teaching, business teaching, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, ESL instruction, secondary teaching, social studies teaching, ...
Hospitality99hospitality management, tourism and travel
Computer Science and Engineering89computer and info science, computer programming, web design
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy47sports and fitness management
Media43media studies, advertising, digital communications
Cooking and Culinary Arts31chef training
Family and Social Work11child development
Design7graphic design
Fine Arts1fine arts
Medical Administration1health and medical administrative

Number of programs and degrees for Southern New Hampshire University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,03231
Master's degree81920
Associate's degree1657
Post-master's certificate12415
Postbaccalaureate certificate464
Doctor's degree52

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Southern New Hampshire University had a total enrollment of 6,439 students (5,690 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate69%
Graduate31%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White29%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown61%
(Foreign Students)7%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1916%
20-2115%
22-2415%
25-2918%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4912%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Hampshire40%
Massachusetts34%
Connecticut7%
Vermont5%
Maine5%
Rhode Island3%
New York2%
State unknown1%
New Jersey1%

Southern New Hampshire University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %

Southern New Hampshire University Room and Board (2007)

Southern New Hampshire University offers campus housing for 1,668 of its 5,690 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Manchester, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Southern New Hampshire University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,6102,68774%59922%
Men1,7341,26073%27722%
Women1,8761,42776%32223%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal440520
SAT Math440540
SAT Writing430525
ACT Verbal1723
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1821

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT92%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT10%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Southern New Hampshire University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 24,954
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 24,954
Room and board$ 9,600
Room charge$ 6,850
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,350
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,550

Financial Aid:
Southern New Hampshire University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258000)

Southern New Hampshire University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track7751

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year37$90,16712$86,345
Associate professoracademic year18$70,24316$59,392
Assistant professoracademic year16$59,60716$55,039
Lectureracademic year3$40,8814$41,034
All faculty totalacademic year74$76,71548$63,149

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southern New Hampshire University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballNortheast 10 Conference
BaseballNortheast 10 Conference
TrackNortheast 10 Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6060120
Basketball101020
Track8816
Baseball14014
All Other Sports284270

Southern New Hampshire University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General

MEDIA
Advertising
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Southern New Hampshire University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southern New Hampshire University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Southern New Hampshire University % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Southern New Hampshire University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Southern New Hampshire University Number of students
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Southern New Hampshire University Minority % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Southern New Hampshire University Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Southern New Hampshire University % of degrees in hospitality
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Southern New Hampshire University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Southern New Hampshire University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Southern New Hampshire University % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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