At Southern New Hampshire University, we believe higher education should be accessible and relevant, so we design our programs to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce. With 200+ educational programs online and on campus, we offer flexible pathways for every stage of the learning journey. Whether you’re starting your first degree or advancing your career, you’ll find affordable options, real-world learning and a community that supports you every step of the way at SNHU.
Southern New Hampshire University (snhu.edu) has 148 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5.
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snhu.edu
Website
snhu.edu
Category
Education Services
Location
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Choosing this college was one of the best decisions that I've ever made
The entire staff wants to see all of the students succeed.
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityMay 21, 2026
Hi, Dylan! We're glad to hear you say this! Thank you for your review!
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Angela
Bachelor's done, heading straight for my Masters!
SNHU has given me structure I needed while also maintaining enough flexibility to fit it in my schedule. As someone who was working both a part time and a full time job, completing my degree "on time" became possible. The support I received from my advisor and professors was something I didn't even get when I tried attending college in person. Don't let people fool you or tell you it's "just online school," because the rigor, work, and learning are still there. It's real, and it's really changed my life and opportunities I now have access to. Thank you SNHU!
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityMay 21, 2026
Hi, Angela! Thank you for your review!
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Jon
SNHU was the best option for me
The instructors and the advising staff were the best. Also the online technology was very user friendly. I appreciate the opportunity to attend SNHU and achieve my educational goals as a second career student.
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityMay 21, 2026
Hi, Jon! We're glad to hear this! Thank you for your review!
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Brooke C.
I would recommend SNHU to anyone who…
I would recommend SNHU to anyone who needs to study online. They are fantastic, your advisor always calls during the month to check how you are doing. They really helped me with all that I needed. I'm now working on my Bachelor's in Accounting.
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityMay 21, 2026
Hi, Brooke! Thank you for your review! Good luck in your program!
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Misty
Accomplished SNHU Student to hopeful SHNU Employee
Personally, I had the BEST admissions counselor and terrific academic advisors to help me get started and continue along the way. I love SNHU so much, I'd keeping an eye out for open jobs because I want to work there.
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityMay 20, 2026
Hi, Misty! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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Alison
Going back to school is never easy
Going back to school is never easy, especially when it's been a few decades. SNHU made me feel like I could do it from the very start. I tried other online programs, but stuck with snhu for their programs, their advising staff and most of all the school itself. Some may think online is easy, it's not. You have to be able to do the work, organize your time and push yourself snhu gives you the direction and tools to do this. In July I start my masters there as well!
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityMay 20, 2026
Hi, Alison! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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Diamond
At SNHU
At SNHU, every project was doable as long as I could keep money for Adobe subscriptions and buy a decent camera (my Sony a6700). The professors and classmates were helpful and we always had immersive discussions. My advisor was attentive and helped me get back in classes when I had three different times of hospital stays. Mostly everyone I've known has graduated with a high G.P.A., including myself (3.91). I didn't get any scholarships, but I got a good amount of grants. Now, my next step is to land a job that's matches my major or concentration (graphic design and media arts with a concentration in 3-D modeling and animation). Now, it's your turn!
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityMay 20, 2026
Hello, Diamond! Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with us!
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PracticalLearner
Everyone has different experiences at SNHU
I personally had a positive experience at SNHU, and now I’m getting recruited for roles offering $50–80K more annually, so I really can’t complain. Yes, there’s a lot of self‑teaching, but that actually strengthened my confidence, grit, and independence — it made me a better researcher and someone who trusts their own abilities. My financial aid experience was smooth, my academic advisor was great, and about 90% of my professors were decent, supportive people who offered help, gave thoughtful feedback, and were honest when a paper needed more substance or when it was strong.
SNHU is accredited, affordable, and definitely writing‑heavy, but I thrive in asynchronous environments because they give me time to reflect, evaluate, and research — you just have to be willing to put in the work. And honestly, if you look up reviews for any school, even Ivy League universities like Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, or big state schools like Rutgers, you’ll find negative comments. So I take everything online with a grain of salt because every student’s experience is different.
Response from Southern New Hampshire UniversityApr 24, 2026
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!