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Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-1310

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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Admission Office

100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102

(603) 641-7500[email protected]
78%Acceptance
1183SAT Avg
2,032Students
11:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$73,371Earnings 10yr
$34,744Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1183

Reading & WritingMid: 620
560650
MathMid: 610
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2527

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Decision (Binding)

November 15

Decision by December 15

Aid deadline: November 15

Early Action

November 15

Decision by December 20

Regular Decision

February 1

Decision by March 15

Reply by May 1

Saint Anselm College is test-optional for most applicants.

Financial Aid

Need-Blind Meets 100% Need Work-StudyMerit Scholarships
Students receiving aid
90%

Need-blind for domestic students.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemester
Majors
50
Avg class size
16
Student-faculty ratio
10:1
Study abroad
30%

Saint Anselm has a strong liberal arts core curriculum rooted in the Benedictine tradition, including Conversatio requirements and Portraits of Human Greatness.

View all 28 majors
AccountingBiochemistryBiologyBusinessChemistryClassical ArchaeologyClassicsComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEconomicsEducationEngineeringEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFinanceFrenchHistoryMathematicsNatural ScienceNursingPeace and Justice StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPoliticsPsychologySociologySpanishTheology

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

90%

Positive

Campus Life

Campus size
380 acres
Organizations
60+
Varsity teams
20
NCAA Division IINortheast-10 ConferenceNo Greek Life

Division II athletics with strong traditions in ice hockey, basketball, and lacrosse.

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee
On campus
93%

Housing Styles

SinglesDoublesTriplesSuites

Dining

Davison HallThe PubCoffee ShopFarm-to-TableDietary Options

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
10 Years$73,371

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Top Employers

Fidelity InvestmentsLiberty MutualCitizens BankBoston Scientific

Top Graduate Schools

Boston CollegeNortheastern UniversityUniversity of New HampshireBoston University

Rankings

U.S. News
#90
vs 2024
Forbes
#319
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#123
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

And womenIce hockeyHockey allianceField hockeySoftball

History & Fun Facts

  • History The first bishop of Manchester, Denis Mary Bradley, invited the Benedictine monks of St.
  • They founded the third Catholic college in New England.
  • College dedication on October 11, 1893In 1895, the New Hampshire legislature granted Saint Anselm College the right to bestow standard academic degrees upon its graduates.
  • It incorporates the personal coat of Anselm of Canterbury and the first seal of New Hampshire.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MHT Manchester-Boston5 mi
BOS Boston Logan50 mi
PWM Portland Jetport75 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA49 mi · ~1h 25m drive
New York, NY203 mi · ~5h 52m drive
Hartford, CT103 mi · ~2h 59m drive
Providence, RI80 mi · ~2h 19m drive
Albany, NY116 mi · ~3h 21m drive
Syracuse, NY235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Rochester, NY308 mi · ~8h 54m drive
Buffalo, NY373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
Philadelphia, PA283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Pittsburgh, PA472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
Harrisburg, PA335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Newark, NJ207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Trenton, NJ254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Suburban campus in Goffstown with wooded grounds; most buildings within walking distance.

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

Downtown Manchester

New Hampshire's largest city with restaurants, shops, and cultural venues.

Lake Massabesic

Large lake with recreation opportunities.

Currier Museum of Art

Art museum in Manchester.

White Mountains

Mountain range for hiking and skiing, 1 hour north.

Transfer Admission

Fall Transfer

June 1

Spring Transfer

December 1

Common App Transfer

International Students

Need-Blind Meets 100% Need
International students
3%

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT80
IELTS Academic6.5
Duolingo English Test105

Deadline Calendar

Saint Anselm College Application Checklist

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