Southern New Hampshire University: what international applicants need

What are Southern New Hampshire University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Southern New Hampshire University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Southern New Hampshire University's acceptance rate?

99.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Southern New Hampshire University admitted 44,089 of its 44,306 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Southern New Hampshire University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Southern New Hampshire University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Southern New Hampshire University's application fee for international students?

Southern New Hampshire University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Southern New Hampshire University accept?

Southern New Hampshire University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Southern New Hampshire University require?

Southern New Hampshire University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Southern New Hampshire University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Southern New Hampshire University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Southern New Hampshire University have?

846 of Southern New Hampshire University's 164,423 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Southern New Hampshire University cost for international students?

Southern New Hampshire University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $17,200, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,800. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $41,388 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source