Safety Score
0.09 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Manchester, NH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Southern New Hampshire University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 184,099-student campus.
- 0.09
- Incidents / 1k students
- #978
- Rank of 3,050
- #9
- NH rank
- 184,099
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Southern New Hampshire University reports 0.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #978 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 81% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.09
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #978
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 81%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 14
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Southern New Hampshire University increased from 13 to 14 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSouthern New Hampshire University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Manchester, NH, enrolling approximately 184,099 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NH, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 184,099 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Southern New Hampshire University is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NH averaging 1.44 incidents per 1,000 students, Southern New Hampshire University reports 94% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#978
Above-average safety
State Rank (NH)
#9
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
14
across 11 crime categories
Where Southern New Hampshire University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 81% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Southern New Hampshire University percentile rank 67.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #978 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Southern New Hampshire University reports 94% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $17,200
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,200
- Avg Net Price
- $36,708
- Median Debt
- $21,082
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 49%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 44%
- Retention Rate
- 61%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,945
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,318
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 73%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 184,099 enrolled students, Southern New Hampshire University is in the largest 1% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouthern New Hampshire University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 250% (4 → 14 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 84 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 132 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 173 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Southern New Hampshire University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NH
Southern New Hampshire University
0.09 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Western Governors University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Grand Canyon University
5.77 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Western Governors University
Santa Ana, CA · 185,015 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · 107,563 enrolled
Safety Score 5.77
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · 103,068 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ · 101,150 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN · 100,077 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Southern New Hampshire University nationally (rank #978), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern New Hampshire University safe?
Southern New Hampshire University has a safety score of 0.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #978 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Southern New Hampshire University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southern New Hampshire University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NH.
Does Southern New Hampshire University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southern New Hampshire University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Southern New Hampshire University's Safety Profile
Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH enrolls 184,099 students and has a safety score of 0.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #978 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 13 in 2022 to 14 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Southern New Hampshire University's 0.09 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Southern New Hampshire University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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