Saint Anselm College
Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-1310
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1183
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
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 for domestic students.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Saint Anselm has a strong liberal arts core curriculum rooted in the Benedictine tradition, including Conversatio requirements and Portraits of Human Greatness.
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Programs (40)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Campus Life
Division II athletics with strong traditions in ice hockey, basketball, and lacrosse.
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Graduate Schools
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Hawks
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
Estimated from NH state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Suburban campus in Goffstown with wooded grounds; most buildings within walking distance.
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
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
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements