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Southern New Hampshire University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 50%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Southern New Hampshire University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Southern New Hampshire University students
Race Percent of Students
White
45%
Black
11%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
1%
Race Unknown
34%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 77% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern New Hampshire University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Southern New Hampshire University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Southern New Hampshire University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
68,517
Women
121,014

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 95%

Southern New Hampshire University draws 5 percent of students from New Hampshire, 95 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New Hampshire, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Southern New Hampshire University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
5%
Out of State
95%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$71,986 per year

60% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

189,531
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 73.2%
Part-time undergraduates 52.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183026.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026