Saint Anselm College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3013 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #855 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #787 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #3 of 3 | In Manchester |
| #1320 of 1,941 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,959
- Graduates
- 18
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.anselm.edu
Saint Anselm College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Anselm College has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 80% | 84% |
| Applicants | 3,514 | 1,525 | 1,989 |
| Admissions | 2,892 | 1,217 | 1,675 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 528 | 218 | 310 |
487 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Anselm College are 1120-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Anselm College are 26-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1719 (87%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 30 (2%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Anselm College is $35,080 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,690 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,865 |
| $48-75K | $29,378 |
| $75-110K | $32,294 |
| $110K+ | $36,508 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,940 | $25,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,940 | $25,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,940 | $25,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,400 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,400 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,958 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,000 |
| Room charge | $8,512 |
| Meal charge | $5,634 |
Saint Anselm College majors
Saint Anselm College has granted 514 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Anselm College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 88 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 47 |
| Criminology | 41 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 |
| Psychology, General | 30 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 |
| History, General | 21 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 |
| Computer Science | 18 |
| Criminal Law and Procedure | 18 |
| Finance, General | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 10 |
| Economics, General | 9 |
| Social Work | 8 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Sociology, General | 7 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 |
| Neuroscience | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 4 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Conservation Biology | 1 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Studies | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 514 |
Saint Anselm College has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 80% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Anselm College has published 1,014 scientific papers with 7,637 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 12 |
| 1992 | 10 | 21 |
| 1993 | 12 | 29 |
| 1994 | 14 | 20 |
| 1995 | 9 | 29 |
| 1996 | 12 | 28 |
| 1997 | 6 | 24 |
| 1998 | 18 | 42 |
| 1999 | 25 | 43 |
| 2000 | 13 | 51 |
| 2001 | 10 | 43 |
| 2002 | 16 | 76 |
| 2003 | 18 | 64 |
| 2004 | 16 | 94 |
| 2005 | 22 | 101 |
| 2006 | 22 | 165 |
| 2007 | 22 | 158 |
| 2008 | 18 | 192 |
| 2009 | 22 | 183 |
| 2010 | 38 | 216 |
| 2011 | 29 | 253 |
| 2012 | 27 | 300 |
| 2013 | 35 | 330 |
| 2014 | 50 | 327 |
| 2015 | 80 | 352 |
| 2016 | 41 | 319 |
| 2017 | 40 | 374 |
| 2018 | 45 | 384 |
| 2019 | 49 | 488 |
| 2020 | 48 | 539 |
| 2021 | 50 | 688 |
| 2022 | 50 | 711 |
| 2023 | 41 | 754 |
Saint Anselm College alumni
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Thomas J. Dodd
- Occupations
- diplomatlawyerpoliticianjuristUnited States senator
- Biography
-
Thomas Joseph Dodd was an American attorney and diplomat who served as a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut. He is the father of U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd and U.S. Ambassador Thomas J. Dodd Jr.
-
Jim McDonnell
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 64)
- Biography
-
James McDonnell is the former sheriff of Los Angeles County. McDonnell was elected as L.A. County's 32nd sheriff on November 4, 2014, defeating former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka. He replaced interim sheriff John Scott on December 1, 2014. Scott replaced former sheriff Lee Baca (who was also in federal prison). Previously, McDonnell served as the Chief of Police in Long Beach, California and before that in the Los Angeles Police Department. McDonnell was defeated in 2018 by Alex Villanueva.
-
Jay Larson
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Jason "Jay" Larson is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
-
Gérald Lacroix
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishopCatholic deacon
- Biography
-
Gérald Cyprien Lacroix is a Canadian Catholic prelate who has served as the Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 22 February 2011. He has been a cardinal since 22 February 2014. He was previously Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec. He is a member of the Council of Cardinals.
General info
| Alternative names | SAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom (Psalm 111:10) |
| Colors | navy, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 491 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Saint Anselm Drive Manchester, New Hampshire, 03102-1310 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 116,000 |
| Phone | 6036417000 |