Saint Anselm College

A Diverse Range of Study Majors Are All of a High Academic Standard at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire

Saint Anselm offers students a diverse range of majors and degree opportunities. The College has a reputation for academic excellence and of being a college with a conscience. All study programs are founded on the following four key principles: Building community, facilitating individual student transformation, supporting the academic mission and valuing social justice. Originally a liberal arts college, Saint Anselm has a strong arts tradition. Foreign languages and literature courses are offered in French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian. Exhibits from the fine arts department are frequently on display at the Chapel Art Centre on campus. English, education, and history are also popular majors choices.

Because of its community interests, Saint Anselm frequently sponsors conferences, speakers, and workshops incorporating leaders from government, industry, and the media. Students enrolled in economics, business, finance, and political science majors obtain huge benefits from exposure to such events. The biology, physics, and chemistry departments offer majors in various natural and applied sciences. Students interested in studying nursing, psychology, education, or the humanities will benefit from community service and volunteer programs that supplement the academic curriculum. In keeping with technology, Saint Anselm also offers many computer science, economics, and business majors that can be incorporated into undergraduate bachelor's degrees.

Students at Saint Anselm Develop Their Individual Capacities to Serve, Enrich, and Empower the Communities Around Them

Because of its Christian traditions, Saint Anselm College has a strong sense of community. In addition to academic study programs, most students get involved in community service projects through a variety of student organizations and special interest groups. There are over 100 clubs and student organizations at Saint Anselm underlining the strong commitment the college has to social responsibility and the personal transformation of individuals. The Emerging Leaders Program incorporates a series of workshops that helps students develop their communication and leadership skills.

The Hawks are Saint Anselm's athletes that represent the college in sports such as basketball, softball, football, ice hockey, indoor soccer, floor hockey, and flag football. There is a strong college team spirit and the grandstands are a mass of blue and white supporters at inter-college meets and games. The college also recognizes that students with lesser skill levels may still enjoy participating in sporting activities. To this end there is a diverse intramural and recreation program that accommodates students of all skill levels. Aerobics classes, learn-to-play clinics, and mini tournaments all form part of the program.

The New Hampshire Institute for Politics at Saint Anselm College was created as a community resource center for students, politicians, and the general public. Through programs, workshops, and research, the institute aims to address a variety of relevant political issues in the community.

Financial Aid Packages, Including Need- and Merit-based Grants and Scholarships, Are Offered by Saint Anselm College

Like many other colleges in the U.S., Saint Anselm has financial aid packages to assist students in covering the costs of tuition. Most aid packages are awarded on a need basis and comprise scholarships and grants that need not be repaid. Loans are often incorporated into financial aid packages and require repayment over a set term. The Federal Work-Study Program allows students to offset some of their tuition costs by working on- or off-campus at approved non-profit agencies. Students are required to source their own work opportunities, but the college does provide some assistance in this regard. Merit-based scholarship programs are available to students that have displayed high levels of academic achievement, distinct leadership skills, or artistic talent. Students receiving these scholarships are required to maintain certain grades in order to retain their scholarship awards for the duration of their undergraduate study program.

Students Experience the Serenity and Beauty of the New Hampshire Countryside When Studying at Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College is located in New Hampshire on a hilltop overlooking the city of Manchester. Founded in 1889 by the Benedictine order of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Anselm is a co-educational facility that has a rich tradition of community service and student development. Anselm is conveniently located within an hour's drive of Boston, the New England Coast, the White Mountains, and New Hampshire's lake region. The area provides students with many outdoor recreation opportunities. In wintertime, students can enjoy a study break on the nearby ski slopes, and in summertime there are fantastic hiking and mountain biking trails to explore. Students with an interest in arts and culture can spend their recreational time at the many museums and theaters in the area. A large number of students take advantage of the College's beautiful location by choosing to reside on campus in one of the student residences. Students not residing on campus can commute by bus or rail, or can apply for parking permits if they drive their own car.

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/Managerial Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Communication
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering
• Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• French
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Classics and Classical Languages
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Pre-Dentistry Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Medical Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Biological and Physical Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences and Humanities Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Chemistry Related
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• Physics
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Social sciences
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Relations and Affairs
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• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
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• Theology and religious vocations
• Theology
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• Visual and performing arts
• Art
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied4,089
• Accepted3,056
• Acceptance Rate74%
• Enrolled1,954
• Female Applicants2,315
• Females Accepted1,696
• Female Acceptance Rate73%
• Male Applicants1,774
• Males Accepted1,360
• Male Acceptance Rate76%
• Applying
• Application Fee$55
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.22
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen February 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 560 510 600
• SAT Math 570 520 610
• SAT Writing 560 510 600
• ACT Composite 23 27
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$34,084
• Out-of-state tuition *$34,084
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$1,550.00
• Room and board *$12,690.00
• Room only *$7,636.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students1,954
• Male Student Percentage41%
• Female Student Percentage59%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino2.81%
• Black or African American1.43%
• White or Caucasian73.03%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.26%
• Asian.92%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.1%
• Two or more races1.28%
• Unknown18.68%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.47% representing 3 other countries
• Out-of-state Students77.1% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 90%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Center for Volunteers, Anselmian Abbey Players, Knights of Columbus, spring break alternative, International Relations Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 2 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Cheerleading No No No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Field hockey No No No
• Football Yes Division 2 Yes
• Golf No Division 2 Yes
• Ice hockey Yes Division 2 No
• Lacrosse No Division 2 Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Skiing No Division 2 Yes
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 2 Yes
• Track Yes No No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Field hockey No Division 2 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No No No
• Ice hockey Yes Division 2 No
• Lacrosse No Division 2 Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Skiing No Division 2 Yes
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Swimming Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 2 Yes
• Track Yes No No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Weight Lifting Yes No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty217
• Full-time Percentage66%
• Part-time Percentage34%
• Female Percentage53%
• Male Percentage47%
• Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 1,918 students to 168 faculty