Southern New Hampshire University

www.snhu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,000

56.3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,502

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.08%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

92.1%

27,953 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

145,533

29.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.6%

609 Graduates

About

Southern New Hampshire University is a higher education institution located in Merrimack County, NH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern New Hampshire University were General Business Administration & Management (3,684 degrees awarded), General Psychology (1,646 degrees), and General Studies (1,104 degrees).

In 2021, 27,014 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern New Hampshire University. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (16,472 degrees), 4.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,799 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $15,000, which is $−8,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $15,000, which is $−8,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,502.

In 2021, 49% of undergraduate students attending Southern New Hampshire University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern New Hampshire University was $15,000. The cost of tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $−8,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$21,502

2021 Value

47.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern New Hampshire University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,502. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern New Hampshire University grew by 47.8%.

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

$11,704

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern New Hampshire University was of $11,704 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.69% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% 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

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Southern New Hampshire University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.92% with respect to 2020, when 51% 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.

2.08%

2019 Default Rate

801

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern New Hampshire University was 2.08%, which represents 801 out of the 38544 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 27,953 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 24.7% annual growth. Out of those 27,953 applicants, 25,736 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.1% acceptance rate.

There were 145,533 students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in 2021.

Southern New Hampshire University has an overall enrollment yield of 41.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

25,736

Accepted Out of 27,953

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern New Hampshire University was 92.1% (25,736 admissions from 27,953 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 93.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 24.7%, while admissions declined by −25.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern New Hampshire University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Southern New Hampshire University had a total enrollment of 145,533 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University is 43,386 students and the part-time enrollment is 102,147. This means that 29.8% 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 49.1% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.41% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.311% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.1%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Black or African American Female (7.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 145,533 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University is 43,386 and the part-time enrollment is 102,147. This means that 29.8% of students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

62%

2021 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
71,426 enrolled students
Black or African American
19,496 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15,077 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern New Hampshire University is 49.1% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.41% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.311% 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% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 31,290 students (21.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 7,814 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 (16,472 degrees awarded). There were 4.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3799 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern New Hampshire University is General Business Administration & Management (3,684 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (1,646 degrees) and General Studies (1,104 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (1,333 degrees awarded), History (493 degrees), and Psychology (2,350 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 (1,068,054 people), Other managers (832,815 people), Financial managers (505,347 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (441,974 people), and Chief executives & legislators (419,506 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University in 2021 are English (1,333 degrees awarded), History (493 degrees), Psychology (2,350 degrees), Business (10,239 degrees), and Protective Services (1,428 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University are English (1,333 degrees awarded), History (493 degrees), Psychology (2,350 degrees), Business (10,239 degrees), and Protective Services (1,428 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,134,329 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (674,582 people), Computer Systems Design (580,145 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (570,377 people), and Banking & related activities (535,129 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
3,684 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
1,646 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
1,104 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern New Hampshire University was General Business Administration & Management with 3,684 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

9,600

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

17,414

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 9,600 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University, which is 0.551 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (17,414).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2769 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.713 times less than the 3885 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 3885 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.4 times more than the 2769 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% 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, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern New Hampshire University is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 6.24% of graduates (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
16,472 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,799 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,541 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern New Hampshire University is white (16,472 degrees awarded). There were 4.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3799 degrees).

9.62% of degree recipients (2,598 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
10,477 degrees awarded
White Male
5,995 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,646 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern New Hampshire University is white female (10,477 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (5995 degrees).

Operations

Southern New Hampshire University has an endowment valued at nearly $57.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 96.1M (168%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Southern New Hampshire University had a total salary expenditure of 889M. Southern New Hampshire University employs 50 Associate professors, 35 Professors and 34 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern New Hampshire University are Female Associate professor (30), Male Professor (21), and Male Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 2,046 employees, Management, with 806 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 735 employees.

Endowment

$57.1M

2021 Endowment

35.4%

growth from 2020

Southern New Hampshire University has an endowment valued at about $57.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern New Hampshire University grew 35.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.68M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$397M

2021 Salaries

12.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southern New Hampshire University paid a median of $397M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($889M) and a 12.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.8M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern New Hampshire University paid a total of $11.8M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.98% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,046 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University were Associate professor with 50 employees, Professor with 35 employees, and Assistant professor with 34 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University were Office and Administrative Support with 2,046 employees, Management with 806 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 735 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University was Female Associate professor with 30 employees, Male Professor with 21 employees, and Male Associate professor with 20 employees.

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