Saint Anselm College has joined the first tier of National Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S. News and Word Reports Best Colleges 2011. The guide ranked the college #122, based on such factors as graduation rates, faculty resources, and peer assessments.
In addition, the Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity ranked Saint Anselm 146th among 610 colleges for its ability to provide a quality education in an affordable manner.
Washington Monthly gave Saint Anselm a rank of 203 among liberal arts colleges around the country for its contribution to the public good, including encouraging students to give back to their country.
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U.S. News and Word Reports Best Colleges 2011
The College ranked #122, based on such factors as graduation rates, faculty resources and peer assessments. Saint Anselm shares its rank with four other institutions, including Bennington College in Vermont.
Princeton Review The 373 Best Colleges
Saint Anselm was named one of the country's best institutions for an undergraduate education in 2011, and ranked #16 for the quality of its food. The institution was commended for academic rigor, "passionate professors," opportunities for community and political engagement, and its "absolutely gorgeous" campus.
Forbes/Center for College Affordability and Productivity
Focused on how well an institution provides a quality education in an affordable manner, this guide ranked Saint Anselm #146 out of 610 colleges nationwide. Saint Anselm placed #91 among Best Liberal Arts Colleges.
Washington Monthly 2010 College Rankings
This college guide rates institutions based on their contribution to the public good, including encouraging students to give back to their country. Saint Anselm ranked #203 among the liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Colleges With A Conscience, 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement
Saint Anselm is included in this Princeton Review guide that highlighted institutions that foster community engagement and social responsibility.
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Saint Anselm is classified as an "institution of community engagement," with emphasis on mutually beneficial collaboration with the community both through the curriculum and other outreach and partnerships.