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Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire

3,900 Students on Campus
Manchester Location
115,000 Metro Population
3,900 Students on Campus
Manchester Location
115,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Southern New Hampshire University offers a welcoming, student-centered environment on a 300-acre campus with modern academic buildings, collaborative classrooms, and hands-on learning spaces that include robotics and engineering labs, a makerspace, and design studios.


Students enjoy a full residential experience with contemporary residence halls, active common areas, and diverse dining options, including global fare, fresh-grill stations, a pizzeria, Dunkin’, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and more.


Campus life is vibrant, with 70+ clubs and organizations, NCAA Division II athletics, and frequent events that bring students together. While our location offers access to city life and outdoor recreation, the heart of SNHU is its supportive community and the resources designed to help every learner feel at home.

Beautiful 300 acre campus located in NH

One hour drive from Boston, the beach and mountains

US News Best Colleges Most Innovative Colleges (2026)

Helpful Information

On-campus living is strongly encouraged & we are sure you will love it! You will find plenty to do: over 70 clubs & organizations, NCAA Division II athletic teams & many opportunities to get involved with volunteer organizations & the local community. We provide a safe, friendly & diverse campus. This is the right place to meet new people, enjoy the rich nature in New England, explore major cities, and add a great value to your education!

Location Information

SNHU sits in Manchester, a mid-sized New England city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant food scene, and easy access to outdoor adventure. Downtown offers 70+ restaurants, cafés, live music venues, art galleries, and community events. Students can enjoy the SNHU Arena, the historic Palace Theatre, local sports, and tax-free shopping throughout New Hampshire.

Manchester is also a gateway to the region’s natural landmarks — hiking in the White Mountains, skiing and snowboarding in winter, lakes and rivers for kayaking, or beach days along the New Hampshire and Maine coastline. SNHU students receive a free local bus pass with routes to downtown, the Mall of NH, and the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/01/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/21/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/05/2026 - Spring End Date: 04/26/2026

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

We will try our best, but courses are not guaranteed in any major.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Biomedical Sciences — Biomedical Sciences at SNHU prepares students for careers across healthcare and life sciences through hands-on, clinically focused coursework. Students build strong skills in anatomy, kinesiology, nutrition and pharmacology while gaining extensive experience in modern labs designed for wet-lab work and cell culture. The program supports students aiming for health-practice fields or future graduate study in biomedical research.
  • Cybersecurity — Cybersecurity at SNHU prepares students to protect information, assess risk and respond to real-world cyber threats using industry-standard tools and techniques. Students learn how to secure networks, test for vulnerabilities and analyze malicious activity while developing strong communication and ethical decision-making skills. Cybersecurity is a validated program of study by the National Security Agency (NSA) and supports students aiming for careers in cyber defense, security analysis and digital forensics.
  • Justice Studies — Justice Studies at SNHU takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach to understanding how legal systems, policy and community institutions work together. Students explore topics ranging from law and courts to corrections, social justice and public policy, all taught by faculty with real experience in the field. The program offers internships with local agencies, opportunities for undergraduate research and student-led community engagement.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Eligibility Requirements
  • No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
  • No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
  • No DACA students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
  • No students accepted from campuses within Canada (for Canadian campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Not Participating
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$100
Year
Home
Optional
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $5100
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2100
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meal plan purchase is required for on campus living. From "Residence Life FAQ" ... "All students living in campus housing are required to purchase a membership meal plan each semester. The cost for the membership meal plan is $2,000 per semester. Students will receive $200 in Dining Dollars as part of this meal plan to use on bottled beverages, pre-packaged snacks, and other items not covered in the “all you care to eat” part of the meal plan."

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: