Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Manchester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New Hampshire. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 88 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SNHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
