by our College Data Analytics TeamIs SNHU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
SNHU is ranked #2,953 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #19 of 20 for value.
These SNHU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Economics | #2 of 13 |
| Retail and Sales | #3 of 9 |
| Culinary Arts | #6 of 8 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #11 of 71 |
| Special Education | #20 of 30 |
| Business Administration / Management | #21 of 26 |
| Business Management & Marketing | #21 of 26 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | #21 of 26 |
| Computer Graphics | #21 of 25 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #21 of 25 |
Below is the detailed SNHU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Southern New Hampshire University is ranked #9 out of #23 in New Hampshire for quality and #19 out of #20 for New Hampshire value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SNHU financial aid page to be sure.
Southern New Hampshire University is ranked #2,953 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Southern New Hampshire University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SNHU costs about $38,772. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $155,086 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $41,007 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $36,708 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $38,772 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $155,086 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the SNHU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What SNHU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SNHU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $164,028 | — | — |
| All Students | $155,086 | #2,953 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $146,832 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $164,028 | — | — |
| All Students | $155,086 | #19 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $146,832 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SNHU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $33,202 |
| $30K–$48K | $32,903 |
| $48K–$75K | $34,048 |
| $75K–$110K | $35,992 |
| Over $110K | $36,682 |
About 52% of SNHU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,691 per year. Get more details on the SNHU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SNHU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.