Resources › For Students and Parents Southern New Hampshire University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate, & More Share Flipboard Email Print Robert Frost Hall at SNHU. DeLarge77 / Wikimedia Commons For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated August 24, 2018 Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Overview: The large majority of applicants are admitted to SNHU each year; those with solid grades and test scores are likely to be accepted. Students interested in the traditional campus undergraduate program will need to submit an application, essay, transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and a letter of recommendation. If you are interested in online admissions, or non-traditional admissions, check out the school's website for complete instructions and requirements. Admissions Data (2016): Southern New Hampshire University Acceptance Rate: 93%Test ScoresSAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanNew Hampshire colleges SAT comparisonACT Composite: - / -ACT English: - / -ACT Math: - / -New Hampshire colleges ACT comparison Southern New Hampshire University Description: Southern New Hampshire University, SNHU, sits on a 300-acre wooded campus on the northern edge of Manchester and the banks of the Merrimack River. Boston is an hour to the south. The university also operates several continuing education centers in New Hampshire and Maine, and the university's online offerings continue to grow. SNHU students come from 25 states and 65 countries and represent a mix of traditional and adult students. At both the bachelor's and master's level, SNHU's well-regarded business programs are most popular. Academics are supported by an 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio. For residential students, life on campus is active with a wide range of student clubs and organizations. On the athletic front, the SNHU Penmen compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference. The university fields eight men's and eight women's intercollegiate sports. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 73,177 (54,150 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female40% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $31,136Books: $1,200 (why so much?)Room and Board: $12,062Other Expenses: $5,584Total Cost: $49,982 Southern New Hampshire University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 66%Southern New Hampshire University Scholarships (Cappex.com)Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 61%Loans: 56%Average Amount of AidGrants: $9,292Loans: $7,129 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Accounting Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Administration, English, Marketing, Psychology, Sport Management Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 53%4-Year Graduation Rate: 49%6-Year Graduation Rate: 56% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Baseball, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track and Field Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like SNHU, You May Also Like These Schools: New England College: Profile Endicott College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSuffolk University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Rhode Island: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphFramingham State University: Profile Lasell College: Profile University of Southern Maine: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMerrimack College: Profile Franklin Pierce University: Profile University of New Hampshire: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSalem State University: Profile UMass - Amherst: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph