Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH · Midsize suburb

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Acceptance rate
78.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$34,779
Sticker price $67,213
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$73,371
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
78.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,165
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,262
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
572
Yield (admitted who enroll)
18%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
81%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
75%
SAT reading, middle 50%
570–658
SAT math, middle 50%
540–620
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
26% / 1%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$25,143
Family income $30–48k$26,956
Family income $48–75k$27,193
Family income $75–110k$31,710
Family income $110k+$37,268
Full sticker price (per year)
$67,213
Tuition & fees – in-state
$48,920
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$48,920
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
69%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$50,718
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$73,371

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,087
Graduate students
17
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
59%
Students receiving Pell grants
11%
Full-time faculty
66%

Undergraduate diversity

White83%
Unknown8.1%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.6%
International1.0%
Two or more0.9%
Asian0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing26%
Health Professions23%
Social Sciences14%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.5%
Communication & Journalism4.7%
Psychology4.3%
Physical Sciences3.1%
Interdisciplinary Studies2.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Joseph A. Favazza
Main phone
(603) 641-7000
Address
100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102-1310

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.