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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:
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.
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.
The most common majors at the school are in hospitality and business and management.
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.
Instructors at Southern New Hampshire University are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 6,439 students were enrolled in the school. Southern New Hampshire University has a large minority student population.
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.
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03106
General Phone: (603) 668-2211
http://www.snhu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,332 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business, human resources, finance, accounting and finance, business and related services, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 232 | international development, liberal arts and humanities, English, social services, history, economics, political science, creative writing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 152 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling |
| Education and Teaching | 146 | education, elementary school teaching, business teaching, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, ESL instruction, secondary teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Hospitality | 99 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 89 | computer and info science, computer programming, web design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 47 | sports and fitness management |
| Media | 43 | media studies, advertising, digital communications |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 31 | chef training |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child development |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern New Hampshire University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,032 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 819 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 165 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 124 | 15 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 46 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 2 |
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:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 61% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40% |
| Massachusetts | 34% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| Maine | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,610 | 2,687 | 74% | 599 | 22% |
| Men | 1,734 | 1,260 | 73% | 277 | 22% |
| Women | 1,876 | 1,427 | 76% | 322 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 525 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 77 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $90,167 | 12 | $86,345 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $70,243 | 16 | $59,392 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $59,607 | 16 | $55,039 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $40,881 | 4 | $41,034 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $76,715 | 48 | $63,149 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Track | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 42 | 70 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern New Hampshire University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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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