Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire
4-year Private university

Overview

St. Anselm College is a private institution established in 1889 with suburban setting located at Manchester. It is ranked 89 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $46,800 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,959. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#89 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Manchester, New Hampshire
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1889
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,959 Undergraduates

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$65,552
Cost of Attendance
$30,640
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $41,200
Outstate Tuition Fee $41,200
Room and Board Fees $16,520
$48,502 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Dec
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$32,088 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$28,859 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $65,552
68% Students with need received Financial Aid
33.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 15
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid Profile, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit awards
Total Worth $20,000-$32,000 annually
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $12,500
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance a 2.5 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Family Grant
Total Worth 4,000 per person per year
Details Student whose sibling(s) concurrently enroll as full-time Saint Anselm students
Endowed and Corporate Partners Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Saint Anselm has received many gifts for scholarship assistance from alumni, corporations, and friends of the College. Students receive these need-based scholarships based on academics, leadership, and other criteria. There is no separate application, as they are awarded to students as part of their need-based financial aid package.

Students

1,959 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
85% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
82% Students graduate within 6 years