About SNHU

Expanding the Boundaries of Higher Education

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 3,000 on campus students, and over 200,000 online students, making it one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. Since its founding in 1932, SNHU on campus has transformed from a school of accounting and secretarial science into an institution offering over 70 programs, including business, humanities, education, liberal arts, social sciences and STEM. By reinventing higher education to fit the needs of today's students and workforce, SNHU ensures that students are keeping pace with new technologies and professional requirements. From outstanding student support to a welcoming community including Division II athletics programs and 60+ student-run clubs and organizations, SNHU provides a dynamic environment suited to help students achieve their dreams. SNHU is proud to offer you an exceptional student experience with nationally recognized academic programs. Here are just a few of our accolades:

• Named 2020 Most Innovative University in the North and one of the nation's "Best Regional Universities" by U.S. News & World Report
• Awarded the 21st Century Distance Learning Award for Excellence in Online Technology by The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
• Named "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education every year since its inception

Whether you're an international student, a commuter or looking for a traditional college experience, SNHU is proud to provide affordable, accessible education that students can pursue on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH or over our innovative online platform.

University Mission

SNHU transforms lives by expanding access to education through meaningful, high-quality learning experiences relevant to today’s workforce. We drive equitable outcomes by providing learner-centric pathways designed to meet the individual needs of our students, enabling them to reach their goals.

Progress with Purpose

Our mission has always driven us to focus on the future. We're committed to pioneering pathways to education that don’t yet exist—so we can help solve problems that do. From reinventing college for working adults in 1932, to putting learning online in 1995, to creating groundbreaking, competency-based education programs in 2013, our history is a story of innovation.

Today, we continue to be recognized as an agent of change in higher education—developing custom workforce learning solutions, community-based learning for the next generation of learners and by exploring radical new ways to make high-quality education more affordable, accessible and achievable. For all learners, in the classroom and across the globe.

• A $1 million grant from Google.org to explore soft skills assessments for high-need youth
• Opened the School of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics (Paul J. LeBlanc Hall) to expand access to affordable and accessible engineering degree programs
• Ranked #51 for Best Colleges for Business in America according to Niche
• Ranked #81 for Safest College Campuses in America and #1 for Safest College Campuses in New Hampshire according to Niche
• In Fall 2024, The Chandler Center here on campus served 5,714 hours, and completed 39 volunteer projects, which included 373 SNHU student volunteers.

It's all done in with the goal of serving and supporting learners. So we can help prepare them to create lasting, positive impact on an ever-changing world.