Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) occupies a 300-acre campus in Manchester, New Hampshire, situated between Boston and the White Mountains region. The institution, founded in 1932 as the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science, has evolved from its business education roots into a comprehensive university while maintaining a strong presence in business programs. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional New England-style academic buildings, with residence halls accommodating undergraduate students who choose to live on campus. SNHU has become known for its extensive online education programs, which operate alongside its traditional campus offerings, with notable strengths in business administration, information technology, and psychology. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Penmen, participating in the Northeast-10 Conference.