Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution of higher education. Founded in 1932, the university serves a student body of over 180,000 learners worldwide. It offers more than 200 career-focused programs through both its 300-plus acre campus in Manchester, New Hampshire, and its extensive online platform.
The university launched its Online Program in 1995, when it was known as New Hampshire College, pioneering a model for digital higher education. This approach is central to the institution's mission of making education accessible and affordable. SNHU operates across the higher education and online education sectors, with a presence that extends well beyond its New England campus to a global audience.




