The student-faculty ratio at Southern New Hampshire University is 13:1, and the school has 69.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Southern New Hampshire University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Psychology; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Total faculty
150 full time
322 part time
Minority
23% full time
23% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
68%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students69.5%
20-4930.5%
50 or more0%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
71%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
-
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
-
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
-
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
0
Post-master's certificates
0
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
4
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
0
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Bentley University
Boston University
Florida State University
Johns Hopkins University
Southern New Hampshire University
University of New Hampshire
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Lisa Guertin, President, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of NH, Kevin Ring, Chief Revenue Officer, PGA of America, Andre Hawaux, Executive VP of Finance and CFO at Dicks Sporting Goods
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 45%
Education 9%
Psychology 8%
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 7%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance$54,000
Accounting$48,200
Marketing$47,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,500
Hospitality Administration/Management$46,500
International Business$45,800
Human Resources Management and Services$45,500
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$42,600
Public Relations & Advertising$42,200
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$53,500
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$37,800
Rhetoric and English Composition$36,000
Health Professions and Related Programs
Nursing$68,600
Health and Medical Administrative Services$41,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and General Studies$53,100
Mathematics and Statistics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$47,100
Social Sciences
Economics$56,600
Sociology$30,900
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$39,700
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Organizational Communication, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Construction Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Accounting and Computer Science
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Personal and Culinary Services
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Social Sciences
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Traffic Controller
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Visual and Performing Arts
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Mathematics and Statistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources and Conservation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Organizational Communication, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
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Social Sciences
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
-
Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Weekend college
Independent study
Accelerated program
Internships
Student participation in special academic programs
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
8
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
194
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Belgium
Chile
Ecuador
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
New Zealand
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
