Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 3,000 on-campus students, over 90,000 online students, and an alumni network of over 84,000, making it one of the fastest-growing universities the nation. Since its founding in 1932, the University has transformed from a school of accounting and secretarial science into an institution offering over 200 programs, from certificates to doctoral level degrees, including business, education, liberal arts, social sciences, and STEM. By reinventing higher education to fit the needs of today's students and workforce, SNHU ensures that students are keeping pace with new technologies and professional requirements. SNHU provides unparalleled support and service to help students achieve their dreams and transform their lives and the lives of those around them. SNHU is proud to offer you an exceptional student experience with nationally recognized academic programs.
Southern New Hampshire University transforms the lives of students. Our students' success defines our success. By relentlessly challenging the status quo and providing the best support in higher education, Southern New Hampshire University expands access to education by creating high-quality, affordable, and innovative pathways to meet every student's unique needs.
Applying to SNHU's online programs is simple. We are here to help every step of the way. At SNHU, we make the admissions process manageable. Whether you are a prospective first-year, transfer, or international student, your pathway to campus starts here.
If you're living outside the United States and would like to take SNHU courses online, apply through the online admission process. If you would like to study on our main campus in Manchester, New Hampshire, visit our International Students page for admission information.
At Southern New Hampshire University, we're transfer-friendly and accept up to 90 credits toward bachelor's degrees.
Southern New Hampshire University offers several types of need and non-need-based grants and scholarships to help you meet university education costs. To be eligible for federal grants and to demonstrate need, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid.
Southern New Hampshire University encourages students to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine federal, state, and institutional aid programs eligibility. Every student could benefit from financial assistance, so you should fill out this free application to determine financial aid program eligibility.
At Southern New Hampshire University, you'll get a high-quality, affordable education along with unparalleled support, whether you're pursuing your education in a traditional campus setting or working toward a game-changing online degree.
From the moment you enroll, the entire SNHU community — from academic and career advisors to faculty to our network of successful alumni — will be there to help you achieve your goals, day one to graduation, and beyond.
We built a university for people. Hard-working, up-late, chauffering-the-kids-around, trying-to-keep-it-all-together kinds of people. Busy people are pursuing a better life. As a nonprofit university, we're committed to helping you achieve your goals, no matter how seemingly impossible. Choose from over 200 affordable online programs designed for busy adult learners and backed by industry-leading student support. Whatever you need - from securing transcripts to financial aid, evaluating transfer credits to course requirements, meeting weekly goals to final milestones - we'll be there for you every step of the way.
SNHU has excellent academic programs, a continuing dedication to career development, and countless opportunities to get involved in sports, internships, student organizations, and more. We also have a beautiful campus located just five minutes from downtown Manchester, NH, with 300 wooded acres to explore. We have new, comfortable residence halls, state-of-the-art academic buildings, and plenty of space to live, play, and learn. Do not take our word for it—see for yourself.
Located just five miles from downtown Manchester, New Hampshire – named one of the ten "most livable" U.S. cities by Forbes magazine — and an hour from the global city of Boston, SNHU offers convenient access to internship and career opportunities, as well as multicultural events and activities. With campus less than an hour's drive from beautiful ocean beaches, scenic lakes and rivers, and mountains with some of the best hiking trails and ski slopes on the East Coast, you will have plenty of opportunities to experience, explore and enjoy New Hampshire's incredible outdoors.
The Intensive English Program equips international students with the language and culture skills that will enable them to successfully enter and complete academic programs at SNHU or other universities and colleges in the United States.
On the SNHU campus, career development starts on day one. You will have access to over 3,000 job and internship postings each year, job fairs and on-campus interviews, and, of course, SNHU's network of more than 80,000 alumni.
Southern New Hampshire University, founded in 1932 as the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science, has evolved into one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic private, nonprofit universities in the nation.
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