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SNHU acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Southern New Hampshire University is 96.1% for fall 2023. Out of 45,127 applicants, 43,377 were admitted and 15,345 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 45,127 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 43,377 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 96.1% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 15,345 |
How this rate compares
Against the New Hampshire pilot school average of 51.1%, the rate at Southern New Hampshire University is 45.0 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Southern New Hampshire University is 43.1 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 2 schools in New Hampshire and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Southern New Hampshire University.
Similar schools to compare
- Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. Total cost $87,793 for one year.
- Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho. Total cost $15,370 for one year.
- Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Total cost $50,586 for one year.
- Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. Total cost $42,680 for one year.
- St. John's University-New York, Queens, New York. Total cost $73,787 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at SNHU?
The acceptance rate at Southern New Hampshire University is 96.1% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 43,377, divided by the number who applied, 45,127.
How many students apply to SNHU each year?
In fall 2023, 45,127 students applied to Southern New Hampshire University, 43,377 were admitted, and 15,345 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is SNHU compared with other schools in New Hampshire?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in New Hampshire that publish a rate is 51.1%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Southern New Hampshire University is 96.1%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does SNHU cost?
The total cost for one year at Southern New Hampshire University is $40,450 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at SNHU?
The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is 45%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.