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Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH

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Private

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Comprehensive

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Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a distinguished liberal arts institution in Manchester, New Hampshire. The college is deeply rooted in Benedictine tradition and offers a holistic education that nurtures both intellectual and personal growth.

2,078

Students

78%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

2,052

Classification

Comprehensive

Type

Private, Religious

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Website

anselm.edu

Saint Anselm College prides itself on fostering a close-knit community where academic rigor is paired with a commitment to service and ethical leadership. Situated on a picturesque campus, the college provides students with a rich educational environment encompassing a wide range of disciplines. Students at Saint Anselm not only benefit from rigorous coursework, but also from a variety of experiential learning opportunities including internships, research, and community engagement. The college's strong emphasis on cultivating critical thinking, moral reasoning, and effective communication prepares graduates to navigate and contribute to an ever-changing world.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Saint Anselm College?

78% acceptance rate

Less Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

1220

Testing

Test Optional

Average High School GPA

3.38

Application Deadlines

Regular Application Deadline

February 1

Early Decision / Early Action?

Yes

The most important factors Saint Anselm College considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Recommendation(s)
•Alumni/AE Relation

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Saint Anselm College.

$ 67,654

Overall list price

$ 35,091

Average net price

$ 41,093

Merit Price™

Very Generous

Merit Meter™

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Saint Anselm College?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Cloudy

Average winter temp

26°

Average summer temp

67°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Saint Anselm College.

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

78%

4-year grad rate

83%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at St. Anselm are:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business/Commerce, General
Criminology

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Demographics

Who attends Saint Anselm College?

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

2,078

Women

59%

Men

41%

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Housing

What's it like living at Saint Anselm College?

$16,520

Room & Board

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Saint Anselm College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.38.

How much does Saint Anselm College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $67,654 to attend St. Anselm.

How many people attend Saint Anselm College?

2,078 people attend St. Anselm. 2,052 are undergraduate students and 26 are graduate students.

Where is Saint Anselm College located?

Saint Anselm College is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Saint Anselm College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 47% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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