First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: campus.snhu.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Southern New Hampshire University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT-225 MAT-225 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT-225 & MAT-275 MAT-225 & MAT-275 | 6 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO-120/120L/121/121L BIO-120/120L/121/121L | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM-120/120L/121/121L CHM-120/120L/121/121L | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY-101/PHY-101L PHY-101/PHY-101L | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG-120 and ENG-ELE ENG-122 and ENG-ELE | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIS-113 & HIS-114 HIS-113 & HIS-114 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY-108 PSY-108 | 3 credits |
Show all 23 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT-225 MAT-225 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT-225 & MAT-275 MAT-225 & MAT-275 | 6 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO-120/120L/121/121L BIO-120/120L/121/121L | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM-120/120L/121/121L CHM-120/120L/121/121L | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY-101/PHY-101L PHY-101/PHY-101L | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG-120 and ENG-ELE ENG-122 and ENG-ELE | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIS-113 & HIS-114 HIS-113 & HIS-114 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY-108 PSY-108 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT-240 MAT-240 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO-202 ECO-202 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO-201 ECO-201 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS-117 & HIS-118 HIS-117 & HIS-118 | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV-101 & ELE ENV-101 & ELE | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY-150 & ELE PHY-150 & ELE | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIS-220 & ELE HIS-220 & ELE | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO-200 GEO-200 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | IT-ELE IT-ELE 3 | |
| Art History | 3 | FAS-201 & 202 FAS-201 & 202 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS-211 & 212 MUS-211 & 212 | 6 credits |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | IT-100 & ELE IT-100 & ELE | 6 credits |
| French Literature | 3 | LFR-211 & LFR-212 LFR-211 & LFR-212 | 6 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY-101 & ELE PHY-101 & ELE | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY-ELE PHY-ELE 4 |
Source: snhu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 5,824 |
| Psychology | 3,538 |
| General Studies | 1,524 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 1,059 |
| Computer Science | 887 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 847 |
| Graphic Design | 794 |
| Accounting | 728 |
Show the other 48 majors
| Human Services | 670 |
| Organizational Communication | 650 |
| Creative Writing | 607 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 597 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 569 |
| Environmental Science | 554 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 538 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 376 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 373 |
| Computer Graphics | 368 |
| History | 353 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 288 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 269 |
| Mathematics | 249 |
| Finance | 233 |
| English Language and Literature | 214 |
| Accounting and Finance | 198 |
| Business Statistics | 197 |
| Public Health | 185 |
| Social Sciences | 173 |
| Anthropology | 153 |
| Photography | 150 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 119 |
| Political Science and Government | 117 |
| Economics | 100 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 91 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 72 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 46 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 44 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 40 |
| Education | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 30 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 9 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 8 |
| Construction Engineering | 6 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 6 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 2 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Education Entrepreneurship | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Concord, NH
157,869 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Manchester Boston Regional (MHT)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20
Elevation
318 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
13°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
52.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,680 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester4 mi
- Saint Anselm College4 mi
- Rivier University21 mi
- New England College21 mi
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus27 mi
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell27 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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