Give joy to your loved ones by sharing your acceptance to SNHU via text or social media. (Or just show up to the family BBQ in an SNHU SWEATSHIRT! )
When you connect with an SNHU student finance counselor, you’ll have someone who will get to know your specific situation and help you find ways to make college as affordable as possible.
Your academic advisor will be your first contact for choosing courses, expanding your SNHU support network and helping you through daily ups and downs. Add them to your contacts!
Going to SNHU online means you can log in and do your coursework whenever it’s best for you. Learn about one of our favorite tips for student success.
The great thing about SNHU online is that you can log in anywhere you have internet, and most of your books and learning materials will be embedded right in your course.
Our career services team will work with you to identify and work toward your career goals. Make an appointment with them during your first term.
Whether it’s for math, statistics, writing or any other subject, our SNHU academic support team LOVES to help people with their homework.
At SNHU, academic integrity is crucial to both your reputation and ours. Here are four resources to make it easier for you to steer clear of academic integrity issues.
We created the SNHU HelpU program to provide students with free, confidential, in-the-moment support to help manage life's challenges while in college.
From free Microsoft 365 software to discounts on clothing, travel, events and online music, here are some of our favorite discounts available to SNHU students.
You’ll need to make sure you have access to a computer and the internet before the start of your first term.
Learn MoreAs a leading nonprofit university, SNHU’s only mission is your success. Pre-Orientation is a celebration (Congrats on your acceptance!) and a brief introduction to some of the many types of support we provide to our students. The short videos above are not mandatory, but we recommend you watch them as they’re designed to help you prepare for success during your first term.
Your admission counselor is your primary contact until you’ve completed registration for your first-term courses. You can call your admission counselor at 888.387.0864.
Once you’ve registered for your first-term courses, you'll be assigned an academic advisor, who will serve as your main contact throughout your journey at SNHU. Your academic advisor will work closely with you to set goals, create your personalized course plan and develop your broader support network. Think of your academic advisor as your SNHU coach, cheerleader, mentor and troubleshooter.
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SNHU is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) institution with one mission — student success. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who pursue their bachelor's degree at private nonprofit institutions experience 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 for 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.
When you enroll at SNHU, you’ll have access to career services during your studies and after graduation. Helping you prepare for a rewarding career is something that starts on Day One and lasts a lifetime. Your admission counselor, dedicated academic advisor and the SNHU career services team will partner with you to help you reach your next goal — and the ones after that.
Yes, Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE). All programs offered by SNHU are encompassed by this regional accreditation.
Programmatic Accreditations:
In addition to regional accreditation, certain SNHU undergraduate and graduate programs also carry specialized programmatic accreditations, including:
As a nonprofit university, SNHU has some of the lowest online tuition in the nation. For more than 90 years, our mission has been to expand access to higher education to those for whom college was not a guarantee. Here are the numbers.
2023-2024 SNHU Online Tuition RatesEarned associate degree credits may be applied toward earning a bachelor’s degree. (Some exceptions apply. Talk to your admission counselor.)
SNHU Online Graduate Degree TuitionThese tuition costs are before factoring in transfer credits or financial aid grants (which don’t have to be paid back) or financial aid loans (which do have to be paid back). SNHU offers discounts of up to 30% for U.S. active duty, National Guard and Selected Reserve, and the spouses of those on active duty.
First off, it’s a great idea to think of this as a two-part question: 1) “How do I reduce tuition costs?” and 2) “How do I make college more affordable?”
1. Reduce tuition costs
Choose an affordable university like SNHU
As a nonprofit university, SNHU has some of the lowest
online
tuition in the nation.
When comparing costs of universities, we recommend looking
at
the “cost per credit.” To get a sense of your overall cost,
simply multiply the cost per credit by the number of credits
you
need for your degree. Most bachelor’s degrees are 120
credits.
For example, SNHU’s online tuition cost is $330/credit —
which
is among the lowest tuition rates in the nation.
| $330 | x | 120 | = | $39,600 |
| cost per credit at SNHU | credits needed for bachelor’s degree | total tuition cost for a bachelor’s degree at SNHU before transfer credits or discounts applied |
But remember, your actual cost may be a lot less. There are lots of ways to reduce that price! Call or text your admission counselor at 888.387.0861.
Choose a university with a generous transfer credit
policy like SNHU
Our high level of student support, no set class times and
generous transfer credit policy make SNHU a great university
for
students with previous college credits to finish their
degrees.
In fact, most online students enroll at SNHU with some
transfer
credits.
At SNHU you, you can transfer up to
For example, if you transferred 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree, you could complete your degree in as little as 1 year. Call or text your admission counselor at 888.987.0861 for a free credit evaluation to learn how quickly you can complete your degree at SNHU.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid
(FAFSA®)
The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student
Aid
provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay
for
college or career school each year. It is the nation’s
largest
provider of loans, grants and work-study funds. Complete the
Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if
you
qualify. Don’t forget SNHU's school code — 002580
The FAFSA should only take about 30 minutes to complete and is 100% free to submit. And since other schools may require a FAFSA for enrollment, it’s a good idea to fill it out, even if you don’t end up attending SNHU.
Completing the FAFSA is the only way to determine if you’re eligible for federal aid in the form of
*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.
Questions about financial aid or the FAFSA? Call an SNHU finance counselor today at 877.455.7648 for assistance.
Ask about employer tuition assistance
Many employers will assist with the cost of your degree in the form of tuition assistance, tuition discounts or tuition reimbursement. Some might fund it completely depending on how your tuition benefits work! Ask your employer if this benefit is available to you.
SNHU also has partnerships with hundreds of employers across the country. Call or text an admission counselor at 888.387.0861 to find out if your employer is an SNHU partner.
2. Make college payments affordable.
Consider student loans
After you've taken all the steps you can to reduce the cost of your tuition, it still may not be possible for you to pay out of pocket for your remaining costs. If that’s the case, student loans can help you fund your education.
If you’re thinking about taking out one or more federal or private student loans, talk to our financial services team about smart borrowing practices and get all the information you need to fund your educational future. Keep in mind that you don't need to take out loans for the full amount you're approved for. It's important to borrow responsibly because you'll be responsible for paying back any student loans you take.
Talk to an SNHU finance counselor today at 877.455.7648 to learn more.
Take fewer classes per term
Many SNHU students make college more affordable and achievable by taking only one class per term. This allows students to pay for tuition using savings rather than taking out loans while also setting a manageable pace for studying while working full time. Yes, it takes longer to graduate, but thousands of our SNHU students have earned their degrees this way!
Note: Attending SNHU part time may affect your eligibility for financial aid. Call or text your admission counselor at 888.387.0861 to discuss your particular situation.
*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.
Two online classes per term is considered full time at SNHU. If you want to earn your degree faster, you can maximize the number of courses you take each term. You may be surprised by how manageable two courses can be!
And with 6 undergraduate and 5 graduate term starts per year, you have the opportunity to assess and change your course load every 8-10 weeks.
At SNHU you, you can transfer up to
For example, if you transferred 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree, you could complete your degree in as little as 1 year. Call or text your admission counselor at 888.387.0861 for a free credit evaluation to learn how quickly you can complete your degree at SNHU.
As a fully accredited institution, SNHU's credits are generally accepted by all colleges and universities. Check your degree program’s transfer policy to see how many SNHU online course credits are transferable.
SNHU doesn't offer students free laptops, but you can purchase a laptop from any location/reseller and take advantage of some discounts from Dell and Apple. See special offers for SNHU students from Dell or Apple.Laptops, monitors, mice, printers and accessories are also available at the SNHU online bookstore.
A big advantage to being an SNHU online student is that there are no set class times, so you’re free to study around your weekly schedule — and work wherever you have access to a computer and the internet.
You’ll need to make sure you have access to a computer and the internet before the start of your first term. Specifically, here is what you’ll need to have for most degree programs:
IMPORTANT: Chromebooks or iPads Cannot be Primary Devices
Chromebooks (Chrome OS) and iPads (iOS) do not meet the minimum requirements for coursework at SNHU. These offer limited functionality and do not work with some course technologies. They are not acceptable as the only device you use for coursework. While these devices are convenient and may be used for some course functions, they cannot be your primary device.
Some degree programs have additional tech requirements.
To learn more about computer and tech requirements for SNHU online students, visit our resource page, “What kind of computer do I need to be an online SNHU student?”
