About Saint Anselm College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,024
Website
www.anselm.eduAccreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
Located in Manchester, NH, Saint Anselm College is a private, Roman Catholic university. Saint Anselm College covers an area of 400 acres. The foundation of Saint Anselm College was laid down in the year 1889. The motto of the Saint Anselm College is Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini (Latin) and its official colors are navy and white. Across all the courses offered at Saint Anselm College, the enrolment stands at 2,033. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 237 faculty. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 61% of the students who are females and 39% are males at Saint Anselm College. At SAC, around 100% of the students are 24 and under. In its 131 years of existence, SAC has produced several known personalities like Martin F. Loughlin (Judge), Alveda King (Politician, Author), Mark J. Sullivan (Fiddler), and Thomas J. Dodd (Politician, Lawyer). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, SAC offers around 33 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), and NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges). $164 million (as of 2019–2020) is the total value of endowment of the Saint Anselm College.
Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Saint Anselm College at the 319th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
1120 - 1310
ACT Range
24 - 29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. Saint Anselm College has 3 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $50, as part of the admission process at SAC. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1140-1300 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Saint Anselm College, must score 26 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 23 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-1310. They can also call them at (603) 641-7000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$32,255
Average Annual Cost
$39,900
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$1,300
Room And Board
$14,500
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,594
Total One Year Cost
$59,294
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to SAC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $58,925. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($41,800), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($14,750), and budget for other expenses ($3,650). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
91%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
80 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
59 Graduates
Criminology
45 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
39 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
34 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
31 Graduates
Political Science and Government
25 Graduates
Psychology, General
23 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
22 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
21 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
17 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
15 Graduates
Biology, General
15 Graduates
Chemistry
12 Graduates
Sociology
12 Graduates
History
11 Graduates
Computer Science
10 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
7 Graduates
International Business
7 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
7 Graduates
Social Work
7 Graduates
Mathematics
5 Graduates
Philosophy
5 Graduates
Area Studies
4 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
4 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
3 Graduates
Engineering Physics
3 Graduates
Engineering, General
3 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
3 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
3 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
2 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
2 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
1 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,024
Socio-Economic Diversity
13%
Part-time
1%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$81,186 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 97% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
97%
Undergrads in College Housing
91%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast 10 Conference
Total Male Athletes
256
Total Female Athletes
170
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SAC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $14,750 per year. At Saint Anselm College, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the college offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 39% male and 61% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$58,300/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$280 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$24,122
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,155
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$23,389
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$39,364
$30K - $48K
$33,878
$48K - $75K
$29,662
$75K - $110K
$27,729
> $110K
$20,082
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,050,085
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$11,422,977
The financial aid department of Saint Anselm College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Saint Anselm College is around $24,152 and the federal grant is $5,212. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $1,433, while the institutional aid is $24,152. At SAC, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,050,085 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $11,422,977.