Saint Anselm College
Liberal arts college · Manchester, NH · 2,087 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1110–1278
ACT (middle 50%)
24–30
Average net price
$34,382
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$69,237
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
80%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Saint Anselm College?
Saint Anselm College accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1278 on the SAT. A score at or above 1278 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1110, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–30.
The latest federal data says Saint Anselm College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Anselm College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Saint Anselm College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $69,237 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $34,382 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $50,580 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$50,580
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$50,580
- Room & board$17,630
- Total cost of attendance$69,237
- Average net price after grants$34,382
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Social Sciences, Biology.
Saint Anselm College FAQ
- What is Saint Anselm College's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Saint Anselm College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1110–1278. Aim for 1278 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Saint Anselm College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–30.
- Is Saint Anselm College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Saint Anselm College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Anselm College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Saint Anselm College cost?
- About $69,237 a year before aid; $34,382 on average after grants.
- What is Saint Anselm College's FAFSA school code?
- 002587. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Saint Anselm College receives your information.
- What is Saint Anselm College's graduation rate?
- 80% of students finish within six years.
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| Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH | 80% | — | $26,739 | 56% |
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