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Southern New Hampshire University

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  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Programs & Degrees

Southern New Hampshire University is a private college in Manchester, New Hampshire and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges award list. Its online program features 45 online degree options. The on-campus net price to attend is $40,323 and the per-credit hour charge is $320. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Private

Website: www.snhu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
77,283 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:34,316
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:82,707
  • Pell Grant students:43,057
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:106,789
  • Part-time students
    69%
  • Students over 25 years old
    74%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$320
In-district tuition and fees
$9,650
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
45 degrees

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(3)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Personal and Culinary Services(2)
  • Engineering(1)

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  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(3)
  • Mathematics and Statistics(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(3)
  • Science Technologies/Technicians(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(2)
  • Social Sciences(3)
  • Construction Trades(2)
  • Visual and Performing Arts(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(13)
  • History(5)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:45%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:7%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
8,261 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanitites
Business
Criminal Justice
Healthcare
Nursing
Psychology
Science & Technology
Social Work
General Studies
Arts & Humanitites
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Arts & Humanities Program Overview

The arts & humanities degrees at Southern New Hampshire University offer a wide array of options including, anthropology, communication, history, and many more! All degrees are offered online and accept transfer credits.

Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.

Transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree.  

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Writing and English
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Media Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Photography
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Business Program Overview

There are many business program degrees to choose from at Southern New Hampshire University! Most programs do not offer accelerated options however, majors such as finance, marketing, accounting, and sports marketing all offer accelerated degree options.

Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.

Transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree.  

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Business Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Computer Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Industrial Organizational Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Industrial Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Operations & Project Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in International Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Small Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Business Studies in Sports Management
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising & Management
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Operations Management
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
Bachelor of Science in Technical Management

Criminal Justice
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

In this online bachelor’s program, you’ll learn from accomplished professionals across all disciplines who bring the real world to you, right into the classroom. You can pursue the general studies track or develop a focus in several concentrations:

  • Corrections
  • Criminology
  • Homeland Security & Counterterrorism
  • Human Services
  • Legal Studies & Advocacy
  • Police Administration & Operations
Career Outlook

The BS in Criminal Justice degree is an affordable, accredited, innovative bachelor’s degree program that empowers you to pursue or advance your career in a wide array of jobs, from law enforcement and homeland security to corrections systems, security and gaming surveillance, and social and community service.

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Healthcare
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Healthcare Program Overview

There are many healthcare degree options at Southern New Hampshire University including healthcare administration and public health.  Choose from the many options below to find the right path for you!

Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.

Transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree.  

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Bachelor Science in Community Health Education

Nursing
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
Yes
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN program

Your role in today’s complex healthcare environment requires critical competencies, including evidence-based care, health promotion, disease prevention and the use of technology to enhance your clinical and professional development.

The RN to BSN online program follows a 10-course curriculum that delivers against the competencies recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). This framework was developed to ensure nurses receive the training and education they need to not only advance the professions but their careers as well.

RN to BSN student  who apply to and are accepted into the online Accelerated RN to MSN option can choose to pursue the following MSN tracks:

  • MSN Clinical Nurse Leader  
  • MSN Patient Quality and Safety programs
  • MSN general track
Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.

Must meet the following requirements for RN to BSN program:

  • Hold an active unencumbered RN license equivalent to NCLEX-RN. If a student holds active licenses in more than one state/jurisdiction all licenses must be unencumbered.
  • An earned diploma or associate degree in nursing from a state-approved or nationally accredited nursing program and a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA
  • Students who have graduated from a nursing program within three months of application may be admitted if all other admission requirements are met. Evidence of licensure must be provided within three months from date of admission.

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

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Get more information on the RN to BSN program here.

Psychology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

In this program, you immerse yourself in the theories at the forefront of the field while using case studies and experiential learning to delve into concepts and research methods. Follow the general psychology track or specialize in one of six concentrations:

  • Addictions
  • Applies Psychology
  • Child & Adolescent Development
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Mental Health
  • Social Psychology
Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.

Transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree.  

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

Learn More

Get more information on the psychology major and career outlook here.

Science & Technology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Science & Technology Program Overview

Choose from one of the many science and technology degrees offered at Souther New Hampshire University! All classes are offered online except for Bachelor of Science in Game Programming and Development which is offered online as well as on campus.

Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.  Transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree.  

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Arts in Information Technologies
Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Game Programming and Development
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Social Work
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

Earning your human services degree online at SNHU gives you more than an understanding of how compassion meets policy and process. It offers the personal rewards that come from helping to improve the lives of individuals, families or entire populations.

Students have the option to focus on one of the following concentrations:

  • Child & Family Services
  • Gerontology
  • Substance Abuse
Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.

Transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree.  

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

Learn More

Get more information on the human services major and career outlook here.

General Studies
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

At Southern New Hampshire University, you’ll focus your BA in General Studies degree with a concentration that fits in with the coursework you’re pursuing and your interests. Concentrations include accounting, business, communication, creative writing, psychology, sport management and so much more. By tailoring your studies, you’ll gain an edge in the job market.

Affordability and Admissions

Applying is easy–just fill out the online undergraduate application and SNHU will retrieve your previous US Transcripts and an automatic official credit evaluation. There is no application fee.

Transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree.  

For all online Online Undergraduate Programs, SNHU has frozen the tuition rate at the 2013 rate. Financial aid is available through FAFSA. Degree/Certificate courses cost $960 per course and $320 per credit hour (subject to change annually).

For active-duty service members and their spouses, SNHU offers a 30% discount on tuition. Military tuition is $675 per course, and $225 per credit hour.

Learn More

Get more information on the general studies major and career outlook here.

Contact Southern New Hampshire University

Contact Admissions

Christine Hardy

enroll@snhu.edu

800.668.1249

Main Campus

2500 North River Road

Manchester, NH 03106

1.800.668.1249

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