Overview
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| Location | Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Online | anselm.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Saint Anselm College, located in Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city, occupies a 400-acre campus characterized by its traditional New England architecture and hilltop setting. Founded in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict, this Catholic liberal arts institution maintains its Benedictine traditions while operating as an independent college. The campus features a mix of historic and modern facilities, including the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, which regularly hosts presidential primary events and debates. Academic programs emphasize liberal arts education, with particularly strong offerings in nursing, business, criminal justice, and politics, while students benefit from a residential campus environment where most undergraduates live in college housing. The college competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Saint Anselm Hawks, with notable programs in basketball and ice hockey.
Ratings
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Saint Anselm College is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Anselm College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#218 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#166 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in New Hampshire
#2 in Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire
#383 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in New Hampshire
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1290 |
| ACT | 26/30 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,400 |
| Room and Board | $16,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,280 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,620 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 23% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| History | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183239 IPEDS survey data for Saint Anselm College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024