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Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-1310

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Saint Anselm College is a private institution in Manchester with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1183, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,371 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,744.

Established
1889
Motto
Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Northeast 10
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

36 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
78%Acceptance
1183SAT Avg
2,032Students
11:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$73,371Earnings 10yr
$34,744Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Anselm College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1183

Reading & WritingMid: 620
560650
MathMid: 610
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2527

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1183

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,810
Room & Board$16,520
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$65,067
Average Net Price$34,744
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,658
$30–48K$26,360
$48–75K$27,460
$75–110K$33,874
$110K+$36,648

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$34,744

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,987

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,032
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Black 1%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.2%
Freshman Retention89.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,347
8 Years$69,503
10 Years$73,371

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,500
Men
$68,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#90
Forbes
#319
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#123

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from NH state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
49 mi(85 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
203 mi(352 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
283 mi(491 min)

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