Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire · Private
Southern New Hampshire University admitted 96% of 45,127 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 48% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Southern New Hampshire University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and Southern New Hampshire University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Southern New Hampshire University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southern New Hampshire University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $40,450 a year. After grants, students paid $33,163 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Southern New Hampshire University’s acceptance rate?
Southern New Hampshire University admitted 96% of applicants: 43,377 of 45,127 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Southern New Hampshire University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Southern New Hampshire University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Southern New Hampshire University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Southern New Hampshire University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Southern New Hampshire University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Southern New Hampshire University have supplemental essays?
No. Southern New Hampshire University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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