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Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College is a small, private institution located in Manchester, nh. Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,955 undergraduates
cost $45,340
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Admissions

Will I get into Saint Anselm College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.3%
SAT score average 1218
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Saint Anselm College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Criminology
Finance and Financial Management Services
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Communication and Media Studies

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,340
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,280
Cost of attendance* $65,620
Financial aid package $33,993
Estimated cost $31,627 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,340
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,280
Cost of attendance* $65,620
Financial aid package $33,993
Estimated cost $31,627 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Saint Anselm College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,955, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

2,078

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
89%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
0%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Saint Anselm College, students love their Meelia Center for Community Engagement. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102-1310
phone 603-641-7000
address https://www.anselm.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Meelia center for community engagement

Anselmian abbey players

Club sports

Service and solidarity mission trips

Saint anselm college crier (school newspaper)

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Saint Anselm College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Saint Anselm College?

Saint Anselm College is located in Manchester, nh.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Anselm College? 

The acceptance rate for Saint Anselm College is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for Saint Anselm College?

The average high school GPA for Saint Anselm College students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Saint Anselm College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Saint Anselm College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $262,480.

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