Saint Anselm College: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Saint Anselm College is a private, Catholic liberal arts college with an acceptance rate of 75%. Founded in 1889 and located on the western edge of Manchester, New Hampshire, Saint Anselm's 500-acre campus is about an hour from Boston. Among undergraduates, the most popular majors are English, business, psychology, biology, and politics. High achieving students might consider the Honors Program for an enhanced curriculum with opportunities for independent research and close work with faculty advisors. Academics are supported by an 11-to-1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 18. In athletics, the Saint Anselm Hawks compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 and Eastern College Athletic conferences.

Considering applying to Saint Anselm College? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Saint Anselm College had an acceptance rate of 75%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 75 students were admitted, making Saint Anselm's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Saint Anselm College has a test-optional standardized testing policy for most applicants. Note that home-schooled students and applicants to the nursing program are required to submit SAT or ACT scores to the school. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 56% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that of those students who submitted scores during the 2018-19 admissions cycle, most of Saint Anselm's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Saint Anselm College scored between 580 and 650, while 25% scored below 580 and 25% scored above 650. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 560 and 650, while 25% scored below 560 and 25% scored above 650. While the SAT is not required, this data tells us that a composite SAT score of 1300 or higher is competitive for Saint Anselm College.

Requirements

Saint Anselm College does not require SAT scores for admission for most applicants. For students who choose to submit scores, note that Saint Anselm participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. Saint Anselm recommends, but does not require, the optional essay portion of the SAT.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Saint Anselm College has a test-optional standardized testing policy for most applicants. Note that home-schooled students and applicants to the nursing program are required to submit SAT or ACT scores to the school. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 8% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that of those who submitted scores during the 2018-19 admissions cycle, most of Saint Anselm's admitted students fall within the top 26% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Saint Anselm received a composite ACT score between 24 and 29, while 25% scored above 29 and 25% scored below 24.

Requirements

Saint Anselm College does not require ACT scores for admission for most applicants. For students who choose to submit scores, note that Saint Anselm participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all ACT test dates. Saint Anselm recommends, but does not require, the optional writing portion of the ACT.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of Saint Anselm College's incoming freshmen class was 3.38, and over 41% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Saint Anselm College have primarily B grades.

Admissions Chances

Saint Anselm College, which accepts three-quarters of applicants, has a competitive admissions pool with above average grades and test scores. However, Saint Anselm also has a holistic admissions process and is test-optional, and admissions decisions are based on more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Note that home schooled applicants are required to participate in an on-campus interview. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of Saint Anselm's average range.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Saint Anselm College Undergraduate Admissions Office.