Saint Anselm College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3174 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #888 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #820 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #2 of 3 | In Manchester |
| #1473 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 2,094
- Graduates
- 17
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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% | 74% | 81% |
| Applicants | 4,423 | 1,881 | 2,542 |
| Admissions | 3,452 | 1,387 | 2,065 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 569 | 212 | 357 |
143 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
106 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1278
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Anselm College are 1110-1278 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Anselm College are 24-30 (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 | 1745 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 174 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 101 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 34 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (0.9%) |
| Two or more races | 19 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.6%) |
| 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 $35,551 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 | $25,143 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,956 |
| $48-75K | $27,193 |
| $75-110K | $31,710 |
| $110K+ | $37,268 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,400 | $20,700 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,400 | $20,700 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,400 | $20,700 |
| Fee in-district | $1,520 | $648 |
| Fee in-state | $1,520 | $648 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,520 | $648 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,985 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,000 |
| Room charge | $10,120 |
| Meal charge | $6,900 |
Saint Anselm College majors
Saint Anselm College has granted 482 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 25 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 | 94 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 41 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | |
| Criminology | 36 | |
| Finance, General | 29 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 28 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | |
| Criminal Law and Procedure | 19 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 13 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | |
| Conservation Biology | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |
| Neuroscience | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | |
| Public Health, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Biochemistry | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 482 | 25 |
Saint Anselm College has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 74% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Anselm College has published 1,123 scientific papers with 11,958 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, Medicine, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 12 | 34 |
| 1994 | 14 | 26 |
| 1995 | 10 | 37 |
| 1996 | 12 | 38 |
| 1997 | 10 | 30 |
| 1998 | 17 | 54 |
| 1999 | 24 | 57 |
| 2000 | 14 | 64 |
| 2001 | 10 | 65 |
| 2002 | 15 | 88 |
| 2003 | 19 | 88 |
| 2004 | 15 | 118 |
| 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 | 54 | 469 |
| 2015 | 82 | 460 |
| 2016 | 45 | 406 |
| 2017 | 41 | 517 |
| 2018 | 50 | 536 |
| 2019 | 52 | 639 |
| 2020 | 51 | 824 |
| 2021 | 54 | 964 |
| 2022 | 57 | 929 |
| 2023 | 51 | 1087 |
| 2024 | 31 | 1079 |
| 2025 | 13 | 938 |
Saint Anselm College alumni
-
Karoline Leavitt
- Enrolled in Saint Anselm College
- 2015-2019 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- political staffer
- Biography
-
Karoline Leavitt is an American political spokesperson who has served as the 36th White House press secretary since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she was the party's nominee in the 2022 election for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district.
-
Jim McDonnell
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 66)
- 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.
-
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.
-
Gérald Lacroix
- Occupations
- Catholic deaconCatholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
-
Gérald Cyprien Lacroix ISPX is a Canadian Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada since 2011. He was previously Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec from 2009 to 2011. A member of the Council of Cardinals and the Secular Institute Pius X, he was made a cardinal in 2014.
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 | 512 |
| 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 |