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Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
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Rivier UniversityNashua, NH
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#22 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
#33 in Federal Region I Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$16,450Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$37,791
expensive$20,469Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,871
Less$3,213Average Financial Aid AmountMore$17,373
Admission
Easier96.37%Acceptance RateTighter84.47%
Favorable39.16%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.99%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger164,091Total EnrollmentSmaller2,551
Larger140,865Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller1,340
Larger23,226Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,211
Larger157,898Online Student PopulationSmaller580
Completion & Outcomes
Lower41%Graduate RateHigher57%
21%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower62%Retention RateHigher76%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,934)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 423)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,200)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,656)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty22 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
6,479Number of faculties204
Higher$82,953Average Faculty SalaryLower$68,753
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.