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About Saint Anselm College

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Saint Anselm College is a private liberal arts college in Manchester, NH, known for its benedictine catholic mission, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 82%, Saint Anselm College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 528 students each year. Saint Anselm College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1120–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Saint Anselm College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $28,149 per year; the sticker price of $63,622 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Saint Anselm College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate
1205
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1120 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Saint Anselm College

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Essay Strategy
Saint Anselm's core curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts and a required Humanities program that every student takes, so mention in your essay or activities section how you thrive in an environment that asks you to engage with big philosophical and ethical questions across disciplines.
Demonstrated Interest
Saint Anselm hosts open houses, campus tours, and information sessions in Manchester, NH, so registering for and attending one of these events is a concrete way to show the admissions office you are genuinely interested in this specific community.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Saint Anselm College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$64k/yr$25.1k
30k-48k~$64k/yr$27.0k
48k-75k~$64k/yr$27.2k
75k-110k~$64k/yr$31.7k
110k+~$64k/yr$37.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

83%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$63k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,123
Undergrad Enrollment
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