Southern New Hampshire University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,200

4.85% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$36,501

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0019%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

99.5%

44,306 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

189,531

31.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.9%

872 Graduates

About

Southern New Hampshire University is a higher education institution located in Merrimack County, NH. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern New Hampshire University were General Business Administration & Management (5,824 degrees awarded), General Psychology (3,538 degrees), and General Studies (1,524 degrees).

In 2024, 40,201 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern New Hampshire University. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (21,826 degrees), 3.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5,563 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $16,200, which is $−7,800 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Southern New Hampshire University was 0.0019%, corresponding to 1 out of the 52,633 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $16,200, which is $7,800 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,501.

In 2024, 51% of undergraduate students attending Southern New Hampshire University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,200

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern New Hampshire University was $16,200. The cost of tuition at Southern New Hampshire University is $−7,800 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$36,501

2024 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southern New Hampshire University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,501. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern New Hampshire University grew by 10.1%.

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

$13,063

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern New Hampshire University was of $13,063 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.09% between 2023 and 2024.

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

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Southern New Hampshire University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2% with respect to 2023, when 50% 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.

0.0019%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Southern New Hampshire University was 0.0019%, which represents 1 out of the 52633 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 44,306 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.82% annual growth. Out of those 44,306 applicants, 44,089 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.5% acceptance rate.

There were 189,531 students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in 2024.

Southern New Hampshire University has an overall enrollment yield of 38%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

44,089

Accepted Out of 44,306

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern New Hampshire University was 99.5% (44,089 admissions from 44,306 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.82%, while admissions grew by 1.64%.

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 189,531 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University is 59,234 students and the part-time enrollment is 130,297. This means that 31.3% 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 49.8% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Two or More Races, 2.51% Asian, 0.586% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.389% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by White Male (14.8%) and Black or African American Female (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 189,531 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University is 59,234 and the part-time enrollment is 130,297. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

61%

2024 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 61%. 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 (2024)

White
94,437 enrolled students
Black or African American
37,196 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
27,885 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern New Hampshire University is 49.8% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Two or More Races, 2.51% Asian, 0.586% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.389% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 14,570 students (7.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 10,593 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 (21,826 degrees awarded). There were 3.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5,563 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern New Hampshire University is General Business Administration & Management (5,824 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (3,538 degrees) and General Studies (1,524 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (1,548 degrees awarded), Psychology (4,601 degrees), and Business (15,591 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 (1,049,238 people), Other managers (925,489 people), Financial managers (566,289 people), Chief executives & legislators (471,954 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (420,854 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University in 2024 are English (1,548 degrees awarded), Psychology (4,601 degrees), Business (15,591 degrees), History (542 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (554 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Southern New Hampshire University are English (1,548 degrees awarded), Psychology (4,601 degrees), Business (15,591 degrees), History (542 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (554 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,205,604 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (728,275 people), Computer Systems Design (701,670 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (573,145 people), and Banking & related activities (502,734 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 (2024)

Computer Software Engineering
113 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern New Hampshire University was Computer Software Engineering with 113 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southern New Hampshire University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

14,804

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

25,397

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 14,804 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University, which is 0.583 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (25,397).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 4,186 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.667 times less than the 6,276 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 6,276 degrees were awarded to men at Southern New Hampshire University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 4,186 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33% 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, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Southern New Hampshire University is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
21,826 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5,563 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4,892 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern New Hampshire University is white (21,826 degrees awarded). There were 3.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5,563 degrees).

11.7% of degree recipients (4,698 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
13,653 degrees awarded
White Female
12,662 degrees awarded
White Female
10,670 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern New Hampshire University is white female (13,653 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (12,662 degrees).

Operations

Southern New Hampshire University has an endowment valued at nearly $64.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 74.8M (116%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Southern New Hampshire University had a total salary expenditure of 1.29B. Southern New Hampshire University employs 46 Professors, 38 Associate professors and 34 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern New Hampshire University are Male Professor (28), Female Associate professor (21), and Male Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 2,615 employees, Management, with 849 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 775 employees.

Endowment

$64.6M

2024 Endowment

10.4%

growth from 2023

Southern New Hampshire University has an endowment valued at about $64.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern New Hampshire University grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.8M 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

$576M

2024 Salaries

8.21%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southern New Hampshire University paid a median of $576M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.29B) and a 8.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 16% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$13.5M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southern New Hampshire University paid a total of $13.5M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern New Hampshire University were Office and Administrative Support with 2,615 employees, Management with 849 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 775 employees.

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