Southern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University is one of the twelve private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New Hampshire. The campus is located in a suburb, in Manchester.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 90,955 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 7,191 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 4,171 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 58%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern New Hampshire University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $30,756, and fees were $380. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $30,756 and $380 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students90,955 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio28:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate58% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 51 miles radius of Southern New Hampshire University
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
3 miles away |
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Saint Anselm College
4 miles away |
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Rivier University
21 miles away |
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Franklin Pierce University
35 miles away |
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Colby-Sawyer College
37 miles away |
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Atlantic Union College
43 miles away |
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Endicott College
46 miles away |
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Regis College
48 miles away |
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
50 miles away |
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Boston College
51 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
Admission
78%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,281/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,281/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,281/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $627/credit | |
| In State Students | $627/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $627/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $57,645 | $57,645 | $57,645 |
| ADN | 70 | $89,670 | $89,670 | $89,670 |
| BSN | 125 | $160,125 | $160,125 | $160,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $31,350 | $31,350 | $31,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Southern New Hampshire University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $2,772 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $615 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $1,669 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $14,404 |
| Federal Student Loans | 65% | $5,069 |
| Private Loans | 9% | $15,322 |
$39,638
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$44,050 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$41,722 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$38,532 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$36,487 |
| Over $110,000$35,332 |
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Student Population
70,661
Undergrads
20,294
Graduates
58,162
Women
32,793
Men
26%
Full-time
74%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
57% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
14% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Hampshire state board of nursing.
