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Photo: DeLarge77 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
100%
Acceptance Rate
163,164
Undergraduates
$17k
Tuition
43%
6-yr grad rate
$50k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
100%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.18
$50 application fee
163,164 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Private nonprofit · Suburb: Midsize
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Priority: Feb 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Tuition (2024-25)
$17,200
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$36,708
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,082Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$50,318/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio42%
Why Go Here?
$50k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
163.2k
Undergraduates
Large
Private nonprofit · Suburb: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#24
Deal Score in NH
of 26 rated colleges
Deal Score59
Fair value
48% First-Gen Students
49% Pell Grant Recipients
27Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit college in Manchester, NH. It enrolls 163,164 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
59
/ 100
Fair value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
24:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.18
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition (2024-25)$17,200
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)90%
Room & Board (2024-25)$12,800
Median Debt at Graduation$21,082
Highest-Earning Programs
Management Information Systems and Services$87k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86k/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other$81k/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$77k/yr
Public Administration$73k/yr
Computer Science$72k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 15, 2026
PriorityFeb 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$50 fee
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
5
Career
6
Value
Suburb: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
C
Value
D
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Southern New Hampshire University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $36,441 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $36,536 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $36,641 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $37,704 |
| Over $110,000 | $38,025 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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