Choose a Campus You Can Be Confident In
Maybe the college you’re currently attending hasn’t worked out. Or you want to change your major to one your school doesn’t offer. Or you’ve finished your associate degree and it’s time to continue your education.
Welcome to Southern New Hampshire University, where the Office of Transfer Admission is here to help put your plans in place.
SNHU is a college that's affordable. It's also where you'll find 70+ majors that can help you launch your career, a picturesque New England campus and over 3,000 peers who'll help you realize you belong here.
Complete your degree at SNHU
1 in 4
undergraduate students on campus had previously attended another college or university.
(prior to the 2022-23 academic year)
How to Apply to SNHU as a Transfer Student
You want to attend SNHU. So we make it easy. Even better, SNHU doesn't require an application fee, letters of recommendation or an admission essay.
Get started with your transfer in 3 easy steps:
- Fill out the transfer application.
- Submit your attestation form (to confirm high school graduation or equivalent) and transcript request form (to have us request your college transcripts on your behalf).
- Get your admission decision and official credit evaluation within 30 days of receipt of all forms!
What SNHU Students are Saying
Megan Lewis-Taylor '19, BS in Mechanical Engineering
“They really made sure that the transfer was very seamless. I feel like I'm more than just a number and I'm an actual person."
Campus Cost and Savings
Private education should be affordable. That’s why SNHU offers need-based grants, financial aid and institutional aid for students who qualify.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
| On Campus Costs | Per Credit | Per 3 Credit Course |
Annually (30 Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition |
$540 | $1,620 | $16,200 |
| Housing (Double Room) | $9,000 - $11,000 |
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| Dining Plan* |
$3,800 | ||
| Books (Est.) |
$1,000 | ||
| Health Insurance |
$2,382 (12 months) |
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| Comprehensive Fee (Includes orientation, wellness, activities and parking)** |
$1,000 |
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| One Time International Administrative Fee |
$350 |
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| Estimated Total Cost |
$33,732 - $35,732 |
*Commuter students are not required to purchase a meal plan, but have the option to purchase a Commuter Membership Meal Plan for $1,200 per semester.
** Supports wraparound student services, including orientation and First Year Experience (FYE) activities; participation in programs and events; access to the Wellness Center, mental health services, and the fitness center; campus parking; and more
Note: Engineering programs have an additional lab fee of $3,000 per year.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees 2025-2026
| On Campus Costs | Per Credit | Per 3 Credit Course |
Annually (30 Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs Full-Time Tuition** | $567 | $1,701 | $17,010 |
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Undergraduate Programs Part-time Tuition |
$567 | $1,701 | |
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Housing |
$9,200 - $11,200 |
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Dining Plan*** |
$4,000 |
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International Administrative Fee (International students only) |
$350 |
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| Engineering Program Fees (Applies to Engineering students only) |
$3,000 | ||
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Comprehensive Fee (Includes orientation, wellness, activities, and parking)**** |
$1,400 |
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| Health Insurance¹ |
$2,382 |
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Estimated Total Cost |
$33,992 - $39,342 |
**Excludes students enrolled in Experience More programs (EXM), and Innovation Scholars students.
- Experience More: The tuition rate for students currently enrolled in an Experience More (EXM) program is consistent with undergraduate online tuition and will be $342 per credit. For a student who takes 30 credits per academic year, their tuition cost will be $10,260).
- Innovation Scholars: Students who began their SNHU experience as Innovation Scholars in the 2020-21 academic year will continue to have scholarships.
***Commuter students are not required to purchase a meal plan, but have the option to purchase a Commuter Membership Meal Plan for $1,260 per semester.
**** Supports wraparound student services, including orientation and First Year Experience (FYE) activities; participation in programs and events; access to the Wellness Center, mental health services, and the fitness center; campus parking; and more
Other Costs
| Health Insurance**** | Per Term |
Per Semester |
Annually |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Health Insurance – Domestic Fall Start |
$2,382 |
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Health Insurance – Domestic and International Spring Start |
$1,588 |
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1To ensure that all undergraduate, domestic day students have insurance coverage, SNHU automatically enrolls each student in a university-provided medical insurance program. However, students may have this fee waived by providing proof of existing health insurance. Students may contact Student Financial Services at sfscampus@snhu.edu or 603.645.9640 with any questions.
**** Note: Health Insurance is available only to students taking classes in person on campus, and costs are subject to change.
73% of campus undergraduate students were offered either institutional or federal aid
(in the 2022-23 academic year)Did you attend community college in New Hampshire or Massachusetts?
Transfer students who enroll with a conferred associate degree from either state are eligible for a
$2,000 transfer scholarship!
What's it Really Like on Campus?
The SNHU campus is where you can be who you want to be. Work out in the 5,500-square-foot gym, or share what's on your mind with a counselor. Join one of the 60+ clubs, or start the one you want. Make the team, or cheer one on. No matter your interests, you can decide how to make SNHU your own.
'It Felt Like Home'
"I felt like coming here, there was a lot more to do," said Keagan Berry '22, about why she chose SNHU and left the previous college she attended.
Get Ready for a New Experience
Performances. Studying. Sports. Culture. Friends. Belonging. Get ready for SNHU.
See SNHU for Yourself
Take a tour of classrooms, residence halls, dining locations, athletic fields and more.
Take the Tour
Other Ways to Get Credit
Exams
SNHU accepts the credits you've earned from exams like AP or CLEP.
Community Colleges
SNHU works with colleges in New England and beyond to make the transfer even easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do a lot of students transfer to SNHU?
Yes! In fact, 26% of students attending Southern New Hampshire University in the 2022-23 academic year had at some point attended another college. (That's about 400 transfer students per year!)
When you meet with the transfer admission team at SNHU, be sure to ask about resources in place to help in your transition.
I attended SNHU before and want to come back. What do I need to do?
First, we're glad that you've chosen to come back to SNHU!
If you’ve previously attended a campus program in the past, you'll want to contact the Office of Transfer Admission at 603.645.9687 to begin the process of readmission.
How many credits can I transfer to SNHU?
You can transfer up to 90 credits toward your major at Southern New Hampshire University.
Whether you've taken a single class or a few years' worth of courses at another college, SNHU wants you to feel you've made the right choice in enrolling here.
That's why we work hard to make sure that we evaluate all credits you've previously earned – so you don't have to retake a class you've already completed.
You may be interested in attending one of our Transfer Tuesday events! In a single 1:1 appointment with a transfer admission counselor, you can ask all of your questions and get your admission decision. You'll also find out how many of your credits will transfer in.
As a transfer student at SNHU, will I fit in?
Many transfer students find their home at SNHU.
Meet your people when you:
- Take classes. Find friends who have common career goals within your major courses.
- Join clubs. Check out any of the 75+ organizations, like those for academics, athletics, media and more.
- Watch a game. Seek out fellow sports fans when you cheer on the Division II Penmen.
- Hang out in the dorms. Enjoy the social side of college in the residence halls.