Saint Anselm College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3063 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #856 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #788 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #3 of 3 | In Manchester |
| #1476 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 2,052
- Graduates
- 26
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 78% 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 | 78% | 75% | 81% |
| Applicants | 4,165 | 1,775 | 2,390 |
| Admissions | 3,262 | 1,337 | 1,925 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 572 | 234 | 338 |
169 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
21 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
149 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Anselm College are 1090-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Anselm College are 25-27 (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 | 1810 (87%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 56 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 31 (1%) |
| Asian | 17 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Anselm College is $35,091 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 | $23,658 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,360 |
| $48-75K | $27,460 |
| $75-110K | $33,874 |
| $110K+ | $36,648 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,360 | $25,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,360 | $25,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,360 | $25,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,450 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,450 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,958 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,000 |
| Room charge | $10,590 |
| Meal charge | $5,930 |
Saint Anselm College majors
Saint Anselm College has granted 434 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 19 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Anselm College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 84 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 45 | |
| Criminology | 42 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | |
| Psychology, General | 24 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Criminal Law and Procedure | 17 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | |
| Finance, General | 15 | |
| Neuroscience | 13 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 11 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Social Work | 4 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 1 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 434 | 19 |
Saint Anselm College has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 78% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Anselm College has published 1,110 scientific papers with 11,231 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, Physics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 24 |
| 1993 | 12 | 34 |
| 1994 | 14 | 26 |
| 1995 | 10 | 37 |
| 1996 | 12 | 37 |
| 1997 | 10 | 30 |
| 1998 | 17 | 54 |
| 1999 | 24 | 57 |
| 2000 | 14 | 64 |
| 2001 | 10 | 65 |
| 2002 | 15 | 88 |
| 2003 | 19 | 88 |
| 2004 | 15 | 121 |
| 2005 | 23 | 127 |
| 2006 | 24 | 203 |
| 2007 | 22 | 180 |
| 2008 | 20 | 209 |
| 2009 | 24 | 241 |
| 2010 | 42 | 272 |
| 2011 | 30 | 321 |
| 2012 | 26 | 338 |
| 2013 | 38 | 411 |
| 2014 | 53 | 469 |
| 2015 | 81 | 460 |
| 2016 | 45 | 404 |
| 2017 | 41 | 516 |
| 2018 | 50 | 537 |
| 2019 | 52 | 638 |
| 2020 | 51 | 824 |
| 2021 | 54 | 963 |
| 2022 | 57 | 930 |
| 2023 | 51 | 1089 |
| 2024 | 29 | 1059 |
Saint Anselm College alumni
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Karoline Leavitt
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Karoline Claire Leavitt is an American political aide and government official who has been serving as the White House press secretary under President Donald Trump since January 2025. She is the 36th and youngest White House press secretary in history.
-
Thomas J. Dodd
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerdiplomatUnited States senatorjurist
- 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 65)
- Biography
-
James McDonnell is an American law enforcement officer who has been the 59th Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department since November 8, 2024.
-
Jay Larson
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Jason "Jay" Larson is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
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 | 505 |
| 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 |