Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private nonprofit institution founded in 1932 as the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Commerce, located in Manchester, New Hampshire. SNHU has grown to become one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, with over 189,000 students — the vast majority of whom study fully online, making SNHU the largest nonprofit online university in the nation. Its online undergraduate programs are priced at $342 per credit, among the most affordable nationally, and the university is consistently recognized for expanding access to higher education for working adults, military-affiliated students, and underserved populations. SNHU also maintains a traditional residential campus in Manchester with approximately 3,000 students, offering a conventional college experience alongside Division II athletics as the Penmen. The campus international student population includes over 400 students from 50+ countries. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant college atmosphere while benefiting from SNHU's broad curriculum across business, liberal arts, STEM, education, and social sciences. The university's commitment to innovation — reflected in its #4 US News Most Innovative Schools ranking — drives ongoing investment in adaptive learning technology, flexible degree pathways, and competency-based education models. SNHU is regionally accredited and has partnerships with hundreds of employers nationwide, helping graduates transition into careers across a wide range of industries.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$17200
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,200
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
