Saint Anselm is a Benedictine, Catholic, liberal arts college that offers access to an educational process that encourages students to lead lives that are both creative and generous. We challenge our students to engage in the fullest experience of a liberal arts education, to free themselves from the strictures of ignorance, illiteracy, and indecision and to dedicate themselves to an active and enthusiastic pursuit of truth. It is through an appreciation of several kinds of truth-scientific, technical, poetic, philosophical, and theological-that our students may learn to challenge resourcefully both personal and social problems.

We stand open to receive students of every race, national origin, and creed. Indeed, we seek to enroll a student body that reflects a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds. As a Catholic, Benedictine institution, Saint Anselm observes and promotes Christian and Catholic standards of value and conduct. We accept and retain students on the condition that they respect and observe these standards.