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Welcome to the campus of Southern New Hampshire University! Here, we are leaders, innovators, creators, builders and doers. We are explorers — discovering our interests, strengths and how we want to change the world for the better.

Free application for U.S. residents!


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You’re going to love it here!

We're also friends, roommates, study partners, teammates and fans who share our love for the SNHU campus community. And we can’t wait to meet you. (So schedule a visit!)

70+ career-focused majors

300-acre
modern campus

Division II athletics

2,600 campus students

You’re going to love your dorm!

Our modern residence halls, dorm rooms, apartments and suites are close to your classrooms and designed for your safety and comfort. They also feel like home.

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We can't wait to meet you!

Ready to take your next step? Schedule your tour to see campus for yourself or apply today and make it official.

At SNHU, we believe in hands-on learning

You won't just sit in a lecture hall listening. You'll learn by doing, with programs designed to prepare you for your career. You’ll develop real-world skills and the confidence to go out and achieve your goals.

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School of Arts, Sciences and Education

From studying cells under the microscope in a lab to enjoying the 24 acres of trails in our on-campus arboretum, learning at SNHU isn't stuck in a textbook.

Here, you might find yourself student-teaching in an elementary classroom or workshopping a social ad with your peers. If breaking down case studies and analyzing crime scenes is more up your alley, we do that, too.

  • BS Biology
    • Health Sciences
  • BS Biomedical Sciences
  • BA Communication
  • BA Creative Writing and English
    • Fiction Writing
    • Nonfiction Writing
  • BA Education with Licensure*
    • Early Childhood Education (N-3)
    • Early Childhood Special Education (N-3)
    • Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8)
    • Elementary Education and Special Education (K-6 or K-12)
    • English (5-12)
    • Science (5-8)
    • Social Studies (5-12)
  • BA English
  • BS Environmental Science
    • Wildlife & Conservation Biology
  • BA History
  • BS Game Design and Development
    • Game Design
    • Game Art
    • Game Programming
  • BA Graphic Design and Media Arts
  • BS Justice Studies
    • Crime and Criminology
    • Law and Legal Process
    • Policing and Law Enforcement
    • Terrorism and Homeland Security
  • BA Liberal Arts
  • BA Law, Politics & Societies
    • American Politics
    • Global Affairs
    • Livable Local Communities
    • Legal Studies
    • Social, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
    • Sustainable Societies
  • BA Mathematics
  • BA Psychology
    • Child and Adolescent Development
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Mental Health

*This program and its concentrations are also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

School of Business

Imagine interning with a local sports team, answering tax prep questions from community members or conducting business simulations where you'll learn how to start, operate, manage and grow a coffee shop.

Through group case studies, our sales immersion lab and on-campus competitions, you can build the real-life experience employers are looking for.

  • Applied BS of Business Administration (3-Year Degree**)
    • Accounting
    • Business Analytics
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance
    • Hospitality Business
    • Management Information Systems
    • Marketing
    • Operations & Project Management
    • Professional Sales
    • Sport Management
  • BS Accounting*
  • AS Accounting
  • BS Accounting and Finance*
  • BS Business Administration*
    • Accounting
    • Aviation Management
    • Business Analytics
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance
    • Hospitality Business
    • Management Information Systems
    • Marketing
    • Operations and Project Management
    • Professional Sales
    • Sport Management
  • BS Computer Information Systems*
  • BS Entrepreneurship
  • BS Economics and Finance*
  • BS Finance
  • AS Finance
  • BS Marketing*
  • BS Sport Management*
*This program and its concentrations are also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

**The Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a 93-credit, three-year (six-semester) program designed to provide students with an accelerated bachelor’s degree. This reduced-time and reduced-credit program has been approved by SNHU’s institutional accreditor, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). However, the standard baccalaureate degree remains a four-year (eight-semester), 120-credit program. Students who choose this pathway can complete both their bachelor’s degree and MBA in just four years*. This program meets admission requirements for SNHU master’s degrees, but students should be aware that other institutions may have different admission criteria. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to verify specific requirements with their intended institutions. The Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration includes learning experiences with translatable skills to help build a solid resume and prepare graduates for the workforce. However, as this is a novel program structure, students should be aware that some employers may have varying perspectives on a three-year degree. * Dependent on students maintaining full time enrollment in both the Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the MBA.
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NEW 3-year Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration*

At SNHU, you can earn your business degree in just 3 years — saving time and money while gaining real-world experience. Our Applied Bachelor of Science (BSA) in Business Administration* combines hands-on learning with essential business skills to prepare you for success across industries. Plus, with our accelerated 93-credit program, you can complete your bachelor’s and MBA in only 4 years total when enrolled full time.**


  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Hospitality Business
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Operations & Project Management
  • Professional Sales
  • Sport Management
*The Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a 93-credit, three-year (six-semester) program designed to provide students with an accelerated bachelor’s degree. This reduced-time and reduced-credit program has been approved by SNHU’s institutional accreditor, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). However, the standard baccalaureate degree remains a four-year (eight-semester), 120-credit program. Students who choose this pathway can complete both their bachelor’s degree and MBA in just four years*. This program meets admission requirements for SNHU master’s degrees, but students should be aware that other institutions may have different admission criteria. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to verify specific requirements with their intended institutions. The Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration includes learning experiences with translatable skills to help build a solid resume and prepare graduates for the workforce. However, as this is a novel program structure, students should be aware that some employers may have varying perspectives on a three-year degree.

**Dependent on students maintaining full time enrollment in both the Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the MBA.
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School of Science, Technology and Aeronautics

Create new worlds in virtual reality or 3D print a prosthetic limb in this one. If you can dream it, you can build it.

Here, you'll put theory into practice on a daily basis. Through collaborating with peers, faculty and the community, you can solve real-world problems for clients (or even yourself).

With a drone-flying arena, unmanned aerial vehicle prep space, woodshop, robotics lab and more, you'll have all the tools at hand to bring your ideas off the page.

  • BS Aeronautical Engineering*
  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Construction Management
  • BS Cybersecurity
  • BS Electrical Engineering*
  • BS Engineering Technology
  • AS Engineering Technology
  • BS Information Technologies
  • BS Mechanical Engineering*
  • BS Physics
Not all programs are available to international students. Please check with our admission team at admission@snhu.edu

*This program is also accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Student support like no other

We surround each student with a constellation of support that includes academics and advising, accessibility, career services, nutrition, and health and wellness, including counseling. At SNHU, you’re one of us — and you never have to face any situation alone.

  • Academic Advising
    Your advisor is here to help. Explore opportunities and overcome challenges on the way to your degree together.
  • Career Development Center
    You're here to prepare for what's next. From resume reviews to interview practice, get help navigating your next step.
  • Office of Diversity Programs
    You belong at SNHU. That's why we're building a diverse and inclusive community to help you fit in while still standing out.
  • Wellness Center
    Your wellbeing matters. With our licensed health center, you can get free, confidential general and mental health support.
  • Veterans Lounge
    We support those who've served. You can use this space to relax, receive guidance and find your community.
  • Campus Accessibility Center
    We believe education is for everyone. Whether an accommodation is physical or academic, we're here to help make the path to a degree possible.
  • Wolak Learning Center
    Learning how to learn is part of the journey. This hub connects you to tutoring, mentoring and study skill seminars.
  • Student Financial Services
    Going to college is an investment in you. Get info on grants, loans and payment options to help pay for your degree.
  • Dining Services
    You have a lot on your plate. So take a break and join your friends in the dining hall or stop by our (brand new!) Dunkin' and Einstein Bros.
  • Debra L. Coffin Women’s Center
    We're curating a safe space for all. Programming and conversations on gender-related social issues flourish here.
  • International Student Services
    College can seem like a whole new world. Here, you can meet others and get advice on cultural, language and immigration topics.
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SNHU celebrates our first-generation college students!

Since 1932, Southern New Hampshire University's mission has been to expand access to high-quality, affordable education. In fact, many of our faculty and staff are first-generation college students!

If neither of your parents, nor anyone who raised you, has graduated with a bachelor's degree, you’re a first-generation college student — and we’re thrilled you’re applying to SNHU! 

Have you booked your campus tour yet?

Come see why Niche ranks SNHU as the #1 campus in New Hampshire. (And we bet we’ll be your #1 campus, too.) You can also tour our campus without making the trip by visiting our SNHU Campus Virtual Tour page.

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Get loud — on the fields or in the stands

With club teams and intramural sports, you don't have to be a DII athlete to make the team. So hit up the stadium with 1,500 of your closest friends, and let's show them why we're champions here.

  • NCAA Division II
    • Women's
      • Basketball
      • Cross-country
      • Field hockey
      • Lacrosse
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Tennis
      • Track and field (indoor/outdoor)
      • Volleyball
    • Men's
      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • Cross-country
      • Golf
      • Ice hockey
      • Lacrosse
      • Soccer
      • Tennis
  • Varsity
    • Cheerleading (coed)
    • Esports (coed)
  • Intramural
    • Adaptive sports
    • Battleship
    • Cornhole
    • Dodgeball
    • Flag football
    • Futsal
    • Table tennis
    • Volleyball
  • Club Teams
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Dance
    • Field hockey
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Ultimate frisbee
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling

More than 60 student clubs

Here, we're engineers leading the environmental club. Educators volunteering with SNHU Buddies. Accountants flexing our skills in the Creative Writing Club.

Above all, we're peers who become friends. So pull up a chair, and meet someone who cares about the same things you do.


See Student Clubs
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Enter the esports arena

Our state-of-the-art esports arena is where you can compete in college esports or just play for fun.

Join our varsity esports team and take on students across the country in League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. or Valorant. Who knows? Maybe you’ll help lead us to nationals… again.  

In-state or out-of-state, it’s the same low tuition

At Southern New Hampshire University, we're on a mission to make high-quality education more accessible by making it more affordable. With 70+ career-focused majors, state-of-the-art facilities, DII sports and over 60 student clubs and organizations, you can get the campus experience you've always dreamed of at a more affordable price.


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Manchester, NH, is close to everything!

Living like a local is more than knowing the best food spots in town (and there’s a lot of ‘em). It’s cheering on the Fisher Cats with your best friends. It’s taking a watercolor class at the Currier Museum of Art. It’s catching a performance at the Palace Theatre. But if you’re looking to head out of town, you can also find mountains, beaches and the city of Boston only an hour away.  

Gold and blue look good on you

From books and water bottles to SNHU gear and more, swing by the bookstore so you’ll be ready for class on day one. No matter what you choose to wear, how you get involved or what your goals are — you’re one of us.

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Are you a parent or supporter of a student?

We love to speak with student family and supporters about admission, life at SNHU, financial aid or anything else you’d like to discuss. Give us a call at 603.645.9611  or email us at admission@snhu.edu. Or visit our SNHU Campus Parents, Families and Supporters Page for more information.

We’re not SNHU without you

At Southern New Hampshire University, you’re our top choice. Apply now online and meet the community that’s been waiting for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it's free to apply to SNHU on the Common App. As part of our mission to increase access to higher education, we do not charge application fees for U.S. residents.
SNHU is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) institution with a mission — your success. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who pursue their bachelor's degree at private nonprofit institutions have much higher graduation rates than their counterparts at for-profit schools.

SNHU is a private, fully accredited institution. As a private university, we rely heavily on private donations, contributions and tuition to provide nationally recognized education to our students. SNHU offers countless resources to ensure student success, including, but not limited to, merit-based scholarship programs, dedicated advisor support and lifetime access to career services for alumni.
No, SNHU does not require scores on standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE. We believe that these tests do not effectively measure a student's subject knowledge or their ability to succeed.
No. SNHU doesn't require supplemental essays for admission through the Common App, but we do require a personal essay as part of the individual section on the Common App.
SNHU’s 300-acre campus is situated at 2500 North River Road in Manchester, New Hampshire — just minutes from downtown Manchester and about an hour from the city of Boston, the seacoast and the mountain region of New Hampshire.

We invite you to schedule a campus tour, available on both weekdays and weekends throughout the year.
There are approximately 2,600 first-year students attending the SNHU campus. 65% of these first-year live on campus, with the remainder commuting from surrounding New England communities.

Fun fact: Our students come from 37 U.S. states and 51 countries!
The average grade-point average (GPA) for the incoming 2024 undergraduate class is 3.25.
Yes, Southern New Hampshire University is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE). All programs offered by SNHU aren encompassed by this institutional accreditation.

Programmatic Accreditations

In addition to having institutional accreditation, certain SNHU undergraduate and graduate programs also carry specialized programmatic accreditations, including:

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)
  • New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification
  • Grants are awarded funds that DO NOT have to be paid back.*
  • Loans are borrowed funds that DO have to be paid back.
*Students who fail to complete the academic period for which the Federal Pell Grant was offered will be asked to pay back a portion of the grant.
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