Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a Benedictine, Catholic, liberal arts college dedicated to undergraduate education. The third oldest Catholic college in New England, Saint Anselm enrolls just over 2,000 students and prepares students for life beyond college. Saint Anselm encourages its students to not only be challenged academically, but also to lead a life that is both creative and generous. Graduates are CEOs, doctors, engineers, teachers, marketers, and researchers. They are humanitarians, healers, and philanthropists. They graduate Saint Anselm with the drive to achieve, empowered to make the world a better place.
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100 Saint Anselm
Manchester, NH 03102-1310
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In reviewing applicants for the first-year class, admission considers each prospective student carefully. Counselors assess each applicant's secondary school performance, SAT I or ACT scores (optional for non-nursing majors, nursing majors must submit scores and should apply Early Action or Early Decision), recommendation letters, extracurricular involvement, and the written essay. Of highest priority is the applicant's secondary school transcript, with a specific focus on both the rigor of course study and the marks received. Saint Anselm invites transfer and international students to apply.
Saint Anselm College has the following admission deadlines:
Early Action, November 15
Nursing Majors, November 15 or December 1
Early Decision, December 1
Regular Decision, February 1
Saint Anselm College invites students and families to visit campus for a tour, information session and/or interview.
For more information, students should contact:
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Saint Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Manchester, NH 03102
Telephone: 603-641-7500 or 888-426-7356 (toll-free)
Email: admission@anselm.edu
Website: www.anselm.edu
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Academic Programs
The core curriculum focuses on humanities, college writing, and learning outcomes. It is a balance between common courses that foster academic community and elective courses that allow for individual choice. Students can learn in intimate academic environments and engage with faculty and peers.
All first-year students engage in the Conversatio program, a shared-learning experience designed to integrate the liberal arts into each student's education. Students will meet in groups made up of all types of majors and backgrounds in seminar-style classes to promote debate and discussion. Over the course of the year, they will read diverse texts, debate topics from numerous perspectives, develop research skills, hear from guest speakers, and polish writing and public speaking abilities.
An emphasis is placed on experiential learning at Saint Anselm. Students are encouraged to take on opportunities such as service, internships, and studying abroad. As a campus that is consistently ranked for community service engagement, students can fuel their academic experience with volunteer opportunities including service-based learning. With thousands of internships made available through the Career Development Center, they can gain real-world working experience and discover future careers. Students interested in studying abroad will find there is an abundance of locations and timelines to choose from. Saint Anselm College operates a satellite campus in Orvieto, Italy, approximately an hour from Rome. Students can take Saint Anselm faculty taught courses in a gorgeous European setting. They have also studied abroad in over 50 different countries on 5 different continents.
Majors and Degrees Offered
At Saint Anselm College, students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in the following academic programs and majors: Accounting, American Studies, Behavioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classical Archaeology, Classics, Communication, Computer science (including concentrations with business or mathematics), Criminal Justice, Cyber Criminology, Economics, Education (secondary and elementary), Engineering (3-2 program), English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Forensic Science, French, German Studies, Great Books, History, International Business, International Relations, Mathematics, Mathematics with Economics, Marketing, Natural Science, Peace and Justice Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, and Theology. The college also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Saint Anselm students may pursue pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, theology, veterinary medicine, and other allied health fields, such as pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant.
The engineering physics (3-2 program) partners with the University of Notre Dame, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Catholic University of America, and Manhattan College.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
German Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry.
Biology, General.
Neurobiology and Behavior.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
International Business.
Marketing.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
French Language Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Latin Teacher Education.
Physics Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, Other.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Nursing.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
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HISTORY.
American History (United States).
History, General.
History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Natural Sciences.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
Physics, General.
Physics.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Students Say
A student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 makes it easier to form personal relationships with the “very caring and knowledgeable” professors, who “are always willing to meet with students to help them.” There’s also an Academic Resource Center that offers further workshops, writing assistance, and peer tutoring. And while some classes may lean heavily on lectures, teachers are praised for bringing in guests who are professionals in their fields to help illustrate the concepts being taught, and the school has a popular study abroad program that seeks to give students first-hand research opportunities. Ultimately, students applaud the Saint Anselm experience, as “no matter what your major is, you will experience a little bit of everything.”
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
The 2020-2021 school year tuition and fees is $42,840 and room and board costs are $15,120. Total cost is $57,960.
Financial Aid
Saint Anselm provides students with financial aid opportunities through both private and federal aid programs. The college provides financial aid to offset the reasonable monetary investment that the student and family are expected to contribute.
99% of the college's undergraduates receive some degree of financial aid. Saint Anselm's financial aid opportunities include grants, loans, scholarships, and employment positions. Outstanding students may also be eligible for merit scholarships through the Office of Admission.
Two forms are required in applying for institutional need-based aid; the student must submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15.
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Award= $26,500
Average total financial aid offer: $29,940
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With more than 50 clubs and organizations, 17 varsity athletic teams, a performing arts center, and an art gallery, Saint Anselm students have plenty of activities to explore. From Rugby to the Broadcast Club to the Multicultural Student Coalition, there is a club for every interest, cultural to academic.
Students interested in service will be right at home volunteering through the Meelia Center for Community Engagement or through Campus Ministry. Saint Anselm students volunteered more than 52,000 hours last year doing everything from teaching English to new Americans to working the crisis hotline at the YWCA to raising over $110,000 for the American Cancer Society with the Relay for Life. Every winter and spring break, Saint Anselm students travel to organizations around the country to volunteer at service sites through Service & Solidarity Mission Trips.
Saint Anselm College with over 2,000 enrolled students, is part of the Division II Northeast-10, ECAC, and NEWHA Conferences with 17 varsity teams: men's intercollegiate sports in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer and women's sports in basketball, cross-country, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. For students interested in club or intramurals, Saint Anselm has a variety of club, recreational, and intramural sports teams.
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Location
Located on 380 acres of land overlooking Manchester, New Hampshire, Saint Anselm College boasts a peaceful, suburban campus just minutes from the downtown area.
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There's much to see and do on campus from open skate nights at Sullivan Arena to spring concerts on the quad. Academic buildings including the Goulet Science Center and Gadbois Hall house innovative labs where remarkable research happens every day. There are cell culture labs, climate controlled environmental chambers, a green house, a sleep lab, SimMan labs in Nursing, and more. In the library, students have access to a range of workspaces for individuals and groups in addition to technological advances.
The Roger & Francine Jean Student Center, opened in 2018, is a one-stop shop for student life. Home to offices such as Student Engagement and Leadership, Campus Ministry, the Intercultural Center, the Career Development Center, the Academic Resource Center, and the Meelia Center for Community Engagement, it has become a hub of activity, community, and opportunity. Students can also get the latest Saint Anselm gear in the bookstore or pick up a coffee from Starbucks in the Gallo Café.
Recreational facilities include the Carr Center with basketball courts and a 9,000-square-foot, three-level fitness center. Many of the college's 17 intercollegiate athletic teams compete on some of the top athletic facilities in the Northeast-10 Conference, including Grappone Stadium, Stoutenburgh Gymnasium, Sullivan Ice Arena, or Melucci Field.
Ninety-one percent of Saint Anselm students live on campus in traditional residence halls, suites, townhouses, or apartments. Whether students live on campus or commute, everyone has access to Saint Anselm College's amazing food, consistently ranked within the top 20 in the nation by the Princeton Review.
Saint Anselm is home to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics & Political Library (NHIOP), which offers unparalleled opportunities for students to be in the front row of the democratic process. Its auditorium, West Wing, TV-studio, and classrooms are where students meet today's most prominent political policy thinkers and researchers, journalists and authors, scientists, industry executives, global leaders and presidential candidates. The Institute, nationally known to political scholars and strategists, is an essential campaign stop for presidential candidates offering unparalleled opportunities for students to be in the front row of the democratic process. In fact, every United States president in the last 60 years has visited Saint Anselm College.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Saint Anselm College is situated just 3 miles from downtown Manchester, which is the biggest city in the state of New Hampshire. One can find a diverse array of restaurants and shops in Manchester, along with museums, concert venues, a minor league baseball team, and the largest taco tour in the Northeast. The campus is also an hour from the White Mountains, seacoast New Hampshire, and Boston, Massachusetts and the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is just four miles away.
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/