Does Saint Anselm College offer self-guided or virtual tours?

Yes — Saint Anselm College offers a virtual tour (https://www.anselm.edu/admission/visit).

What is the nearest airport to Saint Anselm College?

The nearest major airport is Manchester-Boston (MHT), about 5 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Saint Anselm College?

Hotels near campus include Check nearby hotels. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

Saint Anselm College Campus Tours & Visits — Manchester, NH

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Saint Anselm College is a private institution in Manchester with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1183, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,371 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,744.

Established

1889

Motto

Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini

Type

Private liberal arts college

Conference

Northeast 10

Division

Division II

78%

Acceptance

1183

SAT Avg

2,032

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

83%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$73,371

Earnings 10yr

$34,744

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#90

Forbes

2025

#319

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#123

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

And womenIce hockeyHockey allianceField hockeySoftball

History & Fun Facts

•History The first bishop of Manchester, Denis Mary Bradley, invited the Benedictine monks of St.
•They founded the third Catholic college in New England.
•College dedication on October 11, 1893In 1895, the New Hampshire legislature granted Saint Anselm College the right to bestow standard academic degrees upon its graduates.
•It incorporates the personal coat of Anselm of Canterbury and the first seal of New Hampshire.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1183

Reading & WritingMid: 620

560650

MathMid: 610

530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27

2527

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Decision (Binding)

November 15

Decision by December 15

Aid deadline: November 15

Early Action

November 15

Decision by December 20

Regular Decision

February 1

Decision by March 15

Reply by May 1

Saint Anselm College is test-optional for most applicants.

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

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Saint Anselm College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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Decision Notifications

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Transfer Admission

Fall Transfer

June 1

Spring Transfer

December 1

Common App Transfer

International Students

✗ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% Need

International students

3%

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT80

IELTS Academic6.5

Duolingo English Test105

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,810

Room & Board$16,520

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$65,067

Average Net Price$34,744

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,658

$30–48K$26,360

$48–75K$27,460

$75–110K$33,874

$110K+$36,648

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

✓ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% Need✓ Work-StudyMerit Scholarships

Students receiving aid

90%

Need-blind for domestic students.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,987

Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemester

Majors

50

Avg class size

16

Student-faculty ratio

10:1

Study abroad

30%

Saint Anselm has a strong liberal arts core curriculum rooted in the Benedictine tradition, including Conversatio requirements and Portraits of Human Greatness.

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AccountingBiochemistryBiologyBusinessChemistryClassical ArchaeologyClassicsComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEconomicsEducationEngineeringEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFinanceFrenchHistoryMathematicsNatural ScienceNursingPeace and Justice StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPoliticsPsychologySociologySpanishTheology

Programs (40)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.2%

Freshman Retention89.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,347

10 Years$73,371

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Top Employers

Fidelity InvestmentsLiberty MutualCitizens BankBoston Scientific

Top Graduate Schools

Boston CollegeNortheastern UniversityUniversity of New HampshireBoston University

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

90%

Positive

Campus Life

Campus size

380 acres

Organizations

60+

Varsity teams

20

NCAA Division IINortheast-10 ConferenceNo Greek Life

Division II athletics with strong traditions in ice hockey, basketball, and lacrosse.

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee

On campus

93%

Housing Styles

SinglesDoublesTriplesSuites

Dining

Davison HallThe PubCoffee ShopFarm-to-TableDietary Options

Student Body

Undergrads

2,032

Gender Split

58% / 42%

Women / Men

First Generation

13%

Pell Grant Recipients

11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87%

Black 1%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 1%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from NH state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

49 mi(85 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

203 mi(352 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

283 mi(491 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MHTManchester-Boston5 mi

BOSBoston Logan50 mi

PWMPortland Jetport75 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA49 mi

~1h 25m drive

Providence, RI80 mi

~2h 19m drive

Hartford, CT103 mi

~2h 59m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Suburban campus in Goffstown with wooded grounds; most buildings within walking distance.

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102

(603) 641-7500[email protected]

Virtual Tour →Campus Map →

Nearby Attractions

•

Downtown Manchester

New Hampshire's largest city with restaurants, shops, and cultural venues.

•

Lake Massabesic

Large lake with recreation opportunities.

•

Currier Museum of Art

Art museum in Manchester.

•

White Mountains

Mountain range for hiking and skiing, 1 hour north.

Saint Anselm College

Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Decision Notifications

Transfer Admission

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Aid

Debt & Aid Detail

Academics

Programs (40)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Campus Life

Housing & Residential Life

Dining

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Getting Around

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

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Nearby Attractions

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