Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Manchester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New Hampshire.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 88 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 